Institutional-Grade Analysis

MoonshotScore Methodology

Our proprietary scoring system combines 9 fundamental and technical factors used by institutional investors to identify stocks with exceptional growth potential.

10-Second Summary

MoonshotScore is a 0-100 rating that measures a stock's potential for significant price appreciation. We analyze 9 key metrics including revenue growth, insider buying, price momentum, and news sentiment. Each metric is scored 0-10 and weighted by institutional relevance. Higher score = higher growth potential.

The Formula

// MoonshotScore Calculation
MoonshotScore = (
Revenue Growth Score x 20%
+ Gross Margin Score x 10%
+ Operating Leverage Score x 10%
+ Cash Runway Score x 10%
+ R&D Intensity Score x 10%
+ Insider Activity Score x 15%
+ Short Interest Score x 5%
+ Price Momentum Score x 10%
+ News Sentiment Score x 10%
)

The 9 Factors Explained

Factor	Weight	Description
Revenue Growth	20%	Year-over-year revenue growth rate. Companies growing faster than peers score higher. This is the single most important factor for identifying moonshot stocks.
Gross Margin	10%	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Higher margins indicate pricing power, competitive moats, and scalable business models.
Operating Leverage	10%	Rate at which operating income grows relative to revenue. Companies with improving operating leverage are scaling efficiently.
Cash Runway	10%	How long the company can operate at its current burn rate. Ensures the company has sufficient cash to fund its growth strategy.
R&D Intensity	10%	Research and development spending as a percentage of revenue. High R&D intensity signals commitment to innovation and future product pipeline.
Insider Activity	15%	Net insider buying or selling activity. When insiders buy their own stock, it signals confidence in the company's future prospects.
Short Interest	5%	Percentage of shares sold short. Moderate short interest can indicate potential for a short squeeze, while extreme levels may signal fundamental concerns.
Price Momentum	10%	Stock price performance over multiple timeframes (1-month, 3-month, 6-month). Stocks with positive momentum tend to continue outperforming.
News Sentiment	10%	AI-analyzed sentiment from recent news articles and analyst reports. Positive sentiment trends often precede price movements.

Real-World Examples: How MoonshotScore Adapts

MoonshotScore is not a static formula — it dynamically weighs factors based on each company's profile. Here's how the scoring adapts to different types of stocks:

NVDA (NVIDIA)

High-Growth Tech

Revenue Growth and R&D Intensity carry the heaviest weight for companies like NVIDIA. Explosive AI-driven revenue growth combined with massive R&D investment in GPU architecture creates a strong MoonshotScore signal. Price Momentum confirms the trend.

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TSLA (Tesla)

Disruptor / High Volatility

Tesla's score is driven by Operating Leverage improvement and Insider Activity (Elon Musk's holdings). High Short Interest adds squeeze potential, while News Sentiment can swing dramatically based on vehicle delivery reports and regulatory updates.

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MSFT (Microsoft)

Mega-Cap / Steady Compounder

For mature mega-caps like Microsoft, Gross Margin and Cash Runway provide the stability signal, while AI cloud revenue growth (Azure) drives the Revenue Growth factor. Consistent Insider Activity and strong analyst sentiment keep the overall score elevated.

View MSFT Analysis →

Note: These examples illustrate how MoonshotScore factors are weighted differently for each stock. They are not investment recommendations. Scores change daily based on new data. See our full disclaimer.

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