DES: Description Command
DES is the Godel Terminal command for viewing a company's description page: business overview, price chart, market cap, EPS estimates, and analyst ratings for any stock.
How to use DES
Security Identifier/Ticker Country/Instrument Asset Class DES
Example: NVDA US EQ DES opens Nvidia's company description and financial overview.
Snapshot Panel
- Market Info: Exchange listing, trading currency, float shares.
- Company Stats: Employee count, insider ownership percentage, institutional ownership percentage.
- Valuation Ratios: P/Sales, P/Book, EV/EBITDA, EV/R, Enterprise Value, Trailing P/E, Forward P/E.
- Dividend & Yield: Trailing yield, forward yield, 5-year average yield, payout ratio, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date.
- Risk & Sentiment: Beta, short interest shares, and short ratio.
Keyboard shortcuts on the DES screen
| Key | Opens |
|---|---|
| G | Price graph |
| N | Company news |
| CHAT | Stock chat room |
| FA | Financial analysis |
| EM | Earnings matrix |
| ANR | Analyst ratings |
FAQ
What does DES do?
DES is the Godel Terminal description command.
How do I open DES in Godel Terminal?
Type DES in the terminal, or prefix with a ticker (for example, NVDA US EQ DES).
Is DES available on all plans?
Yes, DES is available on every Godel plan.
Does DES work for ETFs, indices, or non-US securities?
Yes. DES works for ETFs, indices, and non-US securities, not just US stocks.