Verdict & Margin-of-Truth
The single-line forensic verdict — does the company's narrative match what they actually deliver?
Composite of Execution and Aspiration scores, expressed as a gap. The wider the gap, the more the story is running ahead of the operating reality.
- ALIGNED (gap < 8)Words and delivery match. Quiet, often undervalued operators.
- HEALTHY TENSION (8–17)Ambition slightly outpaces delivery — normal for growth.
- WATCH ZONE (18–29)Narrative is meaningfully ahead. Expect promotional language.
- NARRATIVE DANGER (30+)Story has detached from results. High disappointment risk.
Start here, then drill into Execution and Vision to see which side of the gap is doing the work.
