Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Sterling.
What is Sterling?
Sterling is a financial analytics platform that tracks 74+ public companies with standardized metrics like revenue, profit, margins, and EPS, plus company-specific KPIs such as iPhone unit sales and Tesla deliveries. Data is sourced from SEC filings and updated quarterly.
What companies does Sterling cover?
Sterling covers 74+ companies across technology (Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, AMD), electric vehicles (Tesla, BYD, Rivian, NIO), autonomous driving (Mobileye, Aurora, Waymo), semiconductors (TSMC, ASML, Broadcom), batteries (CATL, LG Energy), and EV charging (ChargePoint, EVgo).
Where does the financial data come from?
All financial data is sourced from public SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports), official company earnings releases, and regulatory disclosures. Sterling parses these filings to extract standardized metrics with 10+ years of historical coverage.
Can I compare companies side by side?
Yes. Sterling's Compare tool lets you place any two or more companies side by side and compare revenue, margins, EPS, growth rates, and other metrics with interactive charts that auto-scale for meaningful comparison.
What are sector reports?
Sterling provides in-depth sector reports for 8 industries: Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Driving, AI Semiconductors, Battery & Energy Storage, Charging Infrastructure, Humanoid Robots, Electric Semi Trucks, and Space Data Centers. Each report includes competitive analysis, market data, and company rankings.
What is the Mega Chart?
The Mega Chart lets you overlay any combination of financial metrics on a single chart. Revenue vs. margin vs. stock price — all in one view, with customizable time ranges and granularity.
What is Ask Sterling?
Ask Sterling is an AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about any company's financials in natural language. It's context-aware and reads the data you're currently viewing.
How much does Sterling cost?
Sterling is $19/month or $149/year (save 35%). Full access to all features — cancel anytime.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes. All new subscribers get a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. No charge until the trial ends.