Margin of Safety
Value investing metric.
Margin of Safety
30.0%
Good
Discount
$30.00
Upside
+43%
Value Breakdown ($)
Price paid vs safety buffer.
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The Margin of Safety Calculator helps you make informed decisions by calculating margin of safety-related values. Calculate the margin of safety to understand the gap between intrinsic value and market price.
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When to Use This Calculator
When analyzing stocks using value investing principles.
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Who Benefits Most
- •Value investors
- •Stock analysts
- •Portfolio managers
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