Revenue up-years and profitable years
The share of fiscal years on file in which revenue grew, and in which the company made money.
Formula
Revenue up-years = years revenue grew ÷ years on file Profitable years = profitable years ÷ years on file
How to read it
100% is a clean record; the stability grade scores 40% worst and 100% best. Profitable in fewer than 80% of years is listed as a concern.
How to use it
A quick test of how dependable the business has been through its recent cycle.
Limitations
Only as many years as the filings on file — often four or five.
Also called: revenue consistency, profitable years, up years.