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Screen any stock against Benjamin Graham's seven quantitative criteria for defensive investors. Enter a stock's financial data and see which of Graham's filters it passes — the same criteria LIUV's AI uses as a starting point for deep analysis.

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Enter a ticker and load live fundamentals (via Finnhub), use an example preset below, or type numbers from Yahoo Finance, Morningstar, or your brokerage. Graham's criteria are designed for large, established companies.

Example stocks (prefilled)

Ticker Symbol

Market Cap ($B)

In billions of dollars

Current Ratio

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

P/E Ratio (TTM)

P/B Ratio

Dividend Yield (%)

Current annual dividend yield

EPS Growth 5yr (%)

Total 5-year EPS growth, not CAGR

Years with Negative EPS (last 10)

How many of last 10 years had losses

LT Debt / Net Current Assets

Long-term debt divided by NCA

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Benjamin Graham's Seven Criteria for Defensive Investors

From Chapter 14 of The Intelligent Investor, these quantitative filters help defensive investors identify large, well-financed companies trading at reasonable prices. Graham designed these criteria to be objective and measurable — requiring no subjective judgment.

#	Criterion	Threshold	Rationale
1	Adequate Size	`Market Cap ≥ $2B`	Large companies are more stable and better analyzed
2	Strong Financial Condition	`Current Ratio ≥ 2.0`	Sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations
3	Earnings Stability	`No losses in 10 years`	Consistent profitability demonstrates business durability
4	Dividend Record	`Pays dividends`	Regular dividends signal financial health and shareholder focus
5	Earnings Growth	`EPS growth ≥ 33% over 10 yrs`	Business should grow ahead of inflation (we use 5yr proxy)
6	Moderate P/E Ratio	`P/E ≤ 15`	Avoid paying excessive premiums for earnings
7	Moderate Price/Book	`P/E × P/B ≤ 22.5`	Combined valuation check — the basis of the Graham Number

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Disclaimer: This screener is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Passing all of Graham's criteria does not guarantee a stock is a good investment — additional qualitative analysis is always required. The criteria were developed in the mid-20th century and may need contextual adjustment for modern markets. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.