get_metrics
Get latest valuation + financial metrics snapshot (PE, PB, ROE etc.).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ticker | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Get latest valuation + financial metrics snapshot (PE, PB, ROE etc.).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ticker | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description must bear full burden. It mentions 'latest' implying recency but does not disclose data freshness, error handling, or any side effects. Minimal behavioral info.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Description is a single short sentence with no wasted words. However, it is too sparse to earn a 5.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Only one parameter and no annotations, but the description does not explain the output schema or provide sufficient context for a simple snapshot tool. Lacks details on metric definitions or data range.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, but description adds no explanation beyond the parameter name 'ticker'. The meaning is implicit, and no format or examples are given.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool retrieves a snapshot of valuation and financial metrics (PE, PB, ROE), using a specific verb 'Get'. It distinguishes the data type but does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like 'compare_metrics' or 'get_metrics_history'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives such as 'compare_metrics' or 'get_metrics_history'. No mention of prerequisites, limitations, or context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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Each tool targets a distinct financial data aspect (e.g., balance sheet vs income statement vs cash flow; different holding types; metrics vs history). No overlapping purposes.
All tools follow verb_noun pattern with snake_case (e.g., get_balance_sheet, compare_metrics). Consistent and predictable.
19 tools is slightly above the typical 3-15 range but covers a broad domain (statements, metrics, holdings, screening). Still reasonable and well-scoped.
Covers most key financial data needs: statements, metrics, insider trades, institutional holdings, screen/search. Minor gaps like earnings estimates or dividend history are absent but core workflows are complete.