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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Magic Formula Investing vs Stock Analysis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Stock Analysis
stockanalysis.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas.
- Coverage tilt: Magic Formula Investing has 0 categories you won't get in Stock Analysis; Stock Analysis has 26 unique categories.
- Pricing: Magic Formula Investing is Free; Stock Analysis is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs +1 net votes for Magic Formula Investing).
- Portfolio: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Magic Formula Investing).
- Watchlist: Stock Analysis is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- News: Stock Analysis is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Stock Analysis is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Magic Formula Investing | Stock Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Real Estate, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Magic Formula Investing strengths
Categories covered by Magic Formula Investing but not Stock Analysis.
No unique categories yet.
Stock Analysis strengths
Categories covered by Stock Analysis but not Magic Formula Investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Magic Formula Investing and Stock Analysis both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Magic Formula Investing and Stock Analysis require subscriptions?
Both Magic Formula Investing and Stock Analysis keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Stock Analysis ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Magic Formula Investing focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Magic Formula Investing differentiates itself with Straightforward screener with only two inputs: minimum market cap (USD, millions) and number of results (30 or 50)., Universe restricted to U.S.-listed equities, excluding financial and utility companies., and Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments., whereas Stock Analysis stands out for Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., and Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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