When using financial and fundamental indicators on the StockIntel screener, you can choose from different timeframes to get the most relevant data for your analysis of PSX-listed companies. This is particularly useful as many companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange have different fiscal year-ends.
Here’s a breakdown of the available options and how to apply them:
Available Timeframes
TTM (Trailing Twelve Months): This option provides a rolling 12-month value for an indicator (e.g., EPS, ROE).
Annual: Select this to see a company's performance over its full financial year.
Quarterly: This view shows the results for a specific quarter based on the PSX-listed company's own fiscal year calendar. For example, a company with a June 30 year-end would have different quarters than one with a December 31 year-end.
Quarter Ended: Use this option to view the quarterly results based on a consistent calendar year, such as "Quarter Ended March" or "Quarter Ended June." This is useful for comparing the performance of companies with different fiscal periods.
How to Add and Save Indicators
Add Indicators: When you select a financial or fundamental indicator, you will be prompted to choose a timeframe from the list above. For each indicator you want to include, click "Add."
Save Your Screen: Once you have added all the indicators you need, click the "Save" button to apply them. The table will then populate with the data for the timeframes you selected, giving you a customized view of the PSX market.
Add Same Indicator Multiple Times
You can add the same indicator multiple times with different timeframes. For example, you can add one column for "EPS (Annual)" and a separate column for "EPS (Quarterly)" to your screener, allowing you to compare the long-term trend with the most recent performance side-by-side.
Why This is Important
Holistic View: Viewing both annual and quarterly data gives you a more complete picture of a company's financial health.
Identifying Trends: You can easily spot if a company's recent quarterly performance is a continuation of its annual trend or if there has been a significant change.
Timeliness: Quarterly data is a crucial tool for keeping track of the latest developments and reacting to a company's most recent earnings report, which can often impact its stock price.