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Monday, November 17, 2025

Tool Comparison

Magic Formula Investing vs ValueSense comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

ValueSense includes Data Visualizations, Quant, Money Flow, Backtesting, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, Research Templates, Shared Workspaces, AI, and AI Earnings Summary categories that Magic Formula Investing omits.

In depth comparison

Magic Formula Investing

magicformulainvesting.com

Free stock screener based on Joel Greenblatt’s Magic Formula strategy. Covers only U.S.-listed equities, excluding financials and utilities. Users choose a minimum market cap and get either 30 or 50 ranked results. Prices are updated daily on trading mornings, and fundamentals refresh quarterly. Free registration is required.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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.
Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments.
Update cadence: price data refreshed daily around 8:00 AM ET on trading days; financial data updated quarterly.
Underlying data source is S&P Compustat. Official guidance suggests focusing on larger caps for less volatility and holding at least 20 stocks.

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ValueSense

valuesense.io

ValueSense is a web research platform focused on fundamental equity analysis, intrinsic valuation, KPI/segment data, and AI‑aided earnings summaries. It includes a global stock screener (country/exchange filters), backtest charting, institutional/insider ("smart money") dashboards, a KPI-aware charting studio, and a workspace/public gallery for sharing screeners, charts, dashboards and valuation calculators. Exports include Excel/CSV/PDF and PNG chart images.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators.
AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals.
Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500.
Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators.
KPI & segments data (e.g., product/geo/segment revenue, operating income by segment) with 10+ years of history and quarterly/LTM modes.

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Where they differ

ValueSense

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Quant Money Flow Backtesting Watchlist News Calendar Valuation Models

Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators.
AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals.
Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500.
Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Magic Formula Investing	ValueSense
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas Unique: Data Visualizations, Quant, Money Flow, Backtesting, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, Research Templates, Shared Workspaces, AI, AI Earnings Summary
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments. Update cadence: price data refreshed daily around 8:00 AM ET on trading days; financial data updated quarterly. Underlying data source is S&P Compustat. Official guidance suggests focusing on larger caps for less volatility and holding at least 20 stocks. Suggested rules: equal-dollar weighting, annual holding period (sell losses just before 1 year, gains just after 1 year) to optimize after-tax results.	Unique Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators. AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals. Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500. Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators. KPI & segments data (e.g., product/geo/segment revenue, operating income by segment) with 10+ years of history and quarterly/LTM modes. Stock charting for fundamentals & KPIs with multi‑view layouts; PNG export.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Magic Formula Investing and ValueSense 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 ValueSense require subscriptions?

Both Magic Formula Investing and ValueSense keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Magic Formula Investing and ValueSense?

Both Magic Formula Investing and ValueSense prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

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 ValueSense stands out for Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators., AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals., and Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500..

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