Scoring methodology
How
each
report
is
assessed.
Per report
21metrics
Each metric receives a value, interpretation, judgement, and point score.
Neutral judgement · 0.5 pts
The metric sits between positive and negative thresholds.
Each metric is assessed using a proprietary rubric that classifies the result as good, neutral, or bad. Always Win Limited also considers whether higher values are positive or negative for each metric, so the scoring reflects the meaning of the financial indicator.
Good.
Neutral.
Bad.
Every metric is classified against a stated threshold, then converted into a point value that feeds the overall score.
Good — 1 point
The metric meets the positive threshold in the rubric.
Neutral — 0.5 points
The metric sits between positive and negative thresholds.
Bad — 0 points
The metric falls below the required threshold.
Public indicators. Qualitative rubric.
Semantic direction. Normalized score.
Public indicators
Metric names are disclosed for transparency.
Metric names are disclosed for transparency and drawn from public financial statements.
Source statements
Rubric breakdown
Qualitative rubric
Good, neutral, or bad — against a stated threshold.
Each metric is interpreted as good, neutral, or bad using stated thresholds.
Semantic direction
Higher or lower can both mean good.
The report accounts for whether higher or lower values are positive for each metric.
Direction
Softcat PLC · 2024 example
Normalized score
One overall score, out of 10 or 100.
The overall score is presented out of 10 or 100 according to client preference.
The total points are summed and normalized into an overall score out of 10 or 100. Reports explain what the score means and include a Faulkner-style or Terry Smith-style judgement where relevant.