Question 1

What is Datafin?

Accepted Answer

Datafin is a professional financial analysis platform designed for investors, analysts, and traders. It provides comprehensive tools for stock screening, DCF valuation, ratio analysis, and sector comparison across 11 global markets with 400+ financial metrics.

Question 2

How many stocks does Datafin cover?

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Datafin covers stocks across 10 global markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Turkey.

Question 3

What is DCF valuation?

Accepted Answer

DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) valuation is an intrinsic valuation method that estimates a company's fair value by projecting its future free cash flows and discounting them back to present value using a discount rate (typically WACC). Datafin's DCF tool allows you to customize growth rates, terminal values, and scenarios.

Question 4

How do I screen stocks on Datafin?

Accepted Answer

Use the Stock Screener tool at /screener/sc_main. You can filter stocks using 400+ metrics including P/E ratio, ROE, debt ratios, revenue growth, dividend yield, and more. Create custom screening rules, save your filters, and export results.

Question 5

What financial metrics are available?

Accepted Answer

Datafin provides 400+ financial metrics including: profitability ratios (ROE, ROA, margins), valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA), liquidity ratios (current ratio, quick ratio), leverage ratios (debt/equity), growth metrics (revenue growth, EPS growth), and efficiency ratios (asset turnover).

Question 6

What ratio-based valuation models does Datafin offer?

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Datafin offers 18+ ratio-based valuation models including: P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, P/S multiples, Graham Number, Peter Lynch fair value, Buffett Owner Earnings, Greenblatt Magic Formula, NCAV, NNWC, Residual Income Model (RIM), Earnings Power Value (EPV), Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP), Gordon Growth Model, FCF Yield, and Cap Rate.

Question 7

Where does Datafin get its financial data?

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Financial data is sourced from official regulatory filings, stock exchange disclosures, and verified market data providers. All metrics are calculated using standardized formulas based on GAAP/IFRS reporting standards to ensure accuracy and comparability.

Question 8

How often is the data updated?

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Financial statement data is updated quarterly following official company filings. Price data is updated daily during market hours. All historical data is preserved for trend analysis and backtesting.

Question 9

Is Datafin free to use?

Accepted Answer

Datafin offers a free tier with basic screening and limited valuations. Pro and Enterprise plans provide full access to all tools, metrics, and features. Visit our pricing page for detailed plan comparisons.

Question 10

What is sector analysis?

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Sector analysis allows you to compare companies within the same industry using consistent metrics and valuation frameworks. It helps identify sector leaders, detect relative over/undervaluation among peers, and understand industry-wide trends.

Question 11

How does stock comparison (Duel) work?

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The Duel feature lets you compare two stocks head-to-head across selected metrics. It displays side-by-side comparisons of financial ratios, valuation multiples, and growth metrics to help you make informed investment decisions between similar candidates.

Question 12

What is flow analysis?

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Flow analysis visualizes the movement of funds within a company's financial statements. It shows how cash flows between different balance sheet items, helping you understand the sources and uses of funds, working capital dynamics, and overall financial health.

Question 13

Can I export data from Datafin?

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Yes, Pro and Enterprise users can export screening results, valuation outputs, and comparison data in various formats. Enterprise customers also have access to our API for programmatic data retrieval and integration with external systems.

Question 14

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Datafin is a web-based platform optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers. You can access all features from any device with an internet connection without needing to install a separate app.

Question 15

What languages does Datafin support?

Accepted Answer

Datafin currently supports English and Turkish interfaces. Financial data and metrics are standardized across all markets for consistent analysis regardless of the original reporting language.

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