Revenue acceleration
This year's revenue growth minus the company's own 3-year growth rate, in percentage points.
Formula
Acceleration = latest year-over-year revenue growth − 3-year revenue CAGR
How to read it
Above +2 points is listed as a reason (accelerating), below −4 as a concern (decelerating). The scorecard counts +3 as good and −4 as poor.
How to use it
The direction of growth often moves a share price more than its level.
Limitations
One year against three; a one-off or an acquisition can swing it.
Also called: acceleration, decelerating, growth accelerating.