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The free screener, how to use it, and where to begin
Welcome to the free Get Rich Slow screener!
The free screener
→ Download the Get Rich Slow Free Screener
Enter any company’s financial data from MSN Money and it scores all nine Buffett metrics automatically, plus a basic fair value calculation. Instructions are included in the file.
Tip: the file opens in Google Sheets, but it works best downloaded to Excel — File → Download → Microsoft Excel.
How to use it — the 5-minute method
Read the first post — it explains each of the nine questions and why they matter: The Nine-Question Stock Screen
Find the company on MSN Money — search the ticker (e.g. “JBH”) and go to Financials. MSN gives 8 years of history free; most other free sites only give 3–4, and consistency over time is the whole point
Copy the three statements into a blank Excel sheet — Income Statement first, then Balance Sheet below it, then Cash Flow below that
Delete the rows you don’t need — what’s left is the data for the nine metrics, in the same order as the screener
Paste straight into the screener’s yellow data rows — exactly as MSN shows it. Values like 23.77B and 988.92M convert automatically (even mixed in the same row), and negative Capital Expenditures are fine too
Read the score — 85+ is exceptional, 70–84 high quality, 55–69 possible, under 55 probably not a durable-advantage business
A note on what the score means
The screen answers one question: is this a great business? It does not tell you whether the price is fair — that’s the second half of the framework, and the spreadsheet’s valuation section gives you a starting point. Fair value is a range, not a number; what you’re prepared to pay depends on your own assumptions and risk tolerance.
This is not financial advice. The information in this newsletter is educational and based on publicly available data. It does not take into account your personal financial situation, goals, or risk tolerance. Always do your own research or consult a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.