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Skill: terry-smith
Source: https://github.com/Talentedleo/financial_analyst/tree/main/skills/terry-smith
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Talentedleo/financial_analyst --skill terry-smith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you evaluate investments using Terry Smith’s Fundsmith-style framework so you can separate business quality from stock price noise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quality screening with hard thresholds: Uses metrics like ROCE, gross margin, operating margin, cash conversion, leverage, and interest cover to decide whether a business is worth examining.
  • Competitive advantage assessment: Checks pricing power, customer stickiness, scale benefits, brand moat, and structural durability to judge whether the advantage can persist.
  • Valuation and “do nothing” discipline: Tests whether the price is reasonable for the quality and enforces low-turnover holding behavior—selling only when the business changes or quality/valuation breaks the thesis.

Use it to analyze a stock idea for long-term compounding (e.g., “Is this company investable as a 10-year owner?”), to decide whether to add after a drawdown, and to sanity-check whether you’re paying for business performance or multiple expansion.

Quick Start

Ask: “Using Terry Smith’s framework, assess whether [ticker/company] is a good company to buy long-term; include the ROCE/margins/cash conversion checks, competitive advantage test, valuation reasonableness, and a clear buy/hold/sell conclusion with what would make you change your mind.”

Frequently Asked Questions about terry-smith

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I evaluate a stock using the Fundsmith framework for long-term investing?

To evaluate a stock using the Fundsmith framework, you apply Terry Smith's quality investing process by checking ROCE, operating margins, cash conversion, and leverage, then assessing moat durability to reach a buy or hold decision. This separates business quality from stock price noise.

What ROCE and margin thresholds are needed for quality investing?

Quality investing requires applying hard ROCE and margin thresholds to decide if a business is worth examining. You must screen for high gross margins, strong operating margins, and robust cash conversion to ensure the company can compound capital effectively over the long term.

When should I sell a stock in a quality investing portfolio?

In a quality investing portfolio, you should sell a stock only when the underlying business changes or its quality and valuation break the original thesis. This low-turnover discipline enforces a do-nothing approach unless the competitive advantage deteriorates.

How do I assess competitive advantage and moat durability for a stock?

To assess competitive advantage and moat durability, check pricing power, customer stickiness, scale benefits, brand strength, and structural durability. This determines whether the business advantage can persist and supports a long-term buy or hold decision.

Can I use this framework to decide whether to add to a stock after a drawdown?

Yes, you can use this framework to decide whether to add to a stock after a drawdown by judging if the decline is temporary versus business deterioration. It helps distinguish temporary price drops from fundamental quality breakdowns.

How do I check if a stock's valuation is reasonable for long-term compounding?

To check if a stock's valuation is reasonable for long-term compounding, test whether the price is fair for the underlying quality and enforce valuation discipline. This sanity-check ensures you pay for business performance rather than multiple expansion.