Polaris verdict
Verdict
What it is
Qualitative label derived from the Polaris score: "Strong Buy", "Buy", "Hold", "Sell", "Strong Sell". It's the readable translation of the numeric score, aligned with brokerage house conventions to stay intuitive.
How to read it
A "Strong Buy" signals a rare convergence of positive signals — valuation, quality, momentum. A "Strong Sell" signals the opposite. But ANY such label is a simplification: use it as a quick filter, never as a buy/sell instruction.
Common reference points
- Strong Buy — rare convergenceScore > 80
- Buy — dominant positive signalsScore 65 – 80
- Hold — mixed signalsScore 40 – 65
- Sell — red lightsScore 25 – 40
- Strong Sell — negative convergenceScore < 25
Orders of magnitude, not a rule: the same number does not mean the same thing from one sector to the next.
What it does not tell you
No Polaris recommendation is investment advice. It's a transparent algorithmic reading based on public thresholds — not an analyst opinion with privileged access to the company.
Other measures — Polaris score
Educational content. Polaris is not a registered investment adviser and makes no recommendation.