STKtracker is a fundamental analysis platform for stocks and ETFs. It automatically gathers price, fundamental, insider-buying and analyst-consensus data, and assigns 4 proprietary scoring indices (ISF, ICF, ICE, IST) plus 9 automatic badges so you can compare stocks at a glance.

How is STKtracker different from a stock screener?

A screener filters stocks by static criteria. STKtracker also analyzes, scores and classifies each stock with a multi-factor composite, and organizes that information (scoring indices, badges, fundamentals and insider activity) in one place so you can make your own investment decisions.

What do the ISF, ICF, ICE and IST scoring indices measure?

They are four 0-to-10 scores computed from dozens of weighted factors: ISF rates financial health, ICF growth, ICE business quality and IST turnaround potential. They let you compare stocks from different sectors on a single scale.

What data does STKtracker analyze and how often is it updated?

It analyzes price, fundamental metrics (P/E, PEG, ROE, FCF, margins, debt), insider transactions (Form 4), earnings-estimate revisions and analyst consensus. Data is refreshed automatically for every stock in your list.

What are the automatic badges?

They are labels that classify each stock at a glance: 6 positive (Growth, Pull Back, GARP, Consensus, Insiders, Earnings Up) and 3 risk alerts (Value Trap, Dangerous Debt, Sell Consensus). Each badge is triggered by an objective formula over the stock data.

Can I track my real portfolio with STKtracker?

Yes. You can build a virtual portfolio with real-time P&L or connect your broker to track your real portfolio, with concentration analysis and historical performance versus benchmarks such as the S&P 500.

STKtracker offers a free plan and paid plans (Personal, Pro and Unlimited) that add more watchlists, stocks per list, badges, portfolio analysis and broker connection. You can start for free with no credit card.

How are the scoring grades calculated?

Each index combines dozens of fundamental factors, normalizes them to a 0-to-10 scale and weights them by importance (some factors carry more weight than others within each index). The result is a consistent, reproducible grade. The Methodology page explains which factors go into each index and their relative importance. If data is missing, only the available factors are weighted and the coverage is shown; below a minimum, the grade is not published and shows "n/a".

Why do some securities show "n/a" in the indices?

When a security is missing too much fundamental data, STKtracker does not make up a grade: each index only weighs the factors that have data (re-normalization) and reports its coverage. If coverage is insufficient, the index shows "n/a" instead of a misleading grade; with limited coverage it is flagged as "partial data". ETFs and funds always show "n/a" because they have no financial statements comparable to a company's.

Where can I learn to interpret the indices and badges?

The STKtracker Guides section has free articles explaining every key metric (ROIC, PEG, EV/EBITDA, operating margin, FCF yield, net debt/EBITDA, insider buying, value trap and more) and how each relates to the ISF, ICF, ICE and IST indices.

Does STKtracker provide financial advice?

No. STKtracker is an analysis tool for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice and investment decisions are the sole responsibility of the user.

STKtracker Indices5 min read· Related index: ICE

The Quality Index (ICE): what sets a great business apart

The ICE (Quality Index) is STKtracker’s grade that tries to answer an essential question: is this a good business? It ignores price and the fad of the moment, and looks instead at the company’s ability to generate high returns on capital and turn its sales into cash consistently.

What goes into the ICE

The ICE focuses on the structural efficiency and profitability of the business. These are its ingredients, in order of importance.

ROIC and FCF margin — the highest-importance factors: return on invested capital and the real ability to generate free cash.
Gross margin — high importance: reflects pricing power and competitive advantage.
ROE, debt/equity and revenue growth — medium importance: they complete the picture of profitability and solidity.

How to interpret the grade

A high ICE points to a quality business: profitable on its capital, with solid margins and good cash conversion. Such companies tend to have durable competitive advantages. A low grade does not mean the company is doing badly, but that its structural profitability is more modest or capital-intensive. As always, the comparison is fairest among companies in the same sector.

The ICE does not publish exact weights or formulas: it is a quality lens to separate excellent businesses from the rest, not a guarantee of future returns.

How STKtracker uses it

The ICE lets you spot the highest-quality businesses at a glance. Combine it with the ISF (financial strength) and the ICF (growth at a reasonable price) to form a complete view before digging deeper into a stock.

See the full methodology

Educational and informational content. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions are each user’s own responsibility.

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The Quality Index (ICE): what sets a great business apart

What goes into the ICE

How to interpret the grade

How STKtracker uses it

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