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Kakao Corp (035720.KS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-10-16 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

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43 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

1.34 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.60 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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What is Kakao Corp's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-16: valuation 58, quality 43, growth 32, balance sheet 36, cash quality 56, capital allocation 64, momentum 11. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Kakao Corp's Altman Z-Score?

1.34, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-10-16. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Kakao Corp's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-10-16. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Kakao Corp's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.60 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-10-16. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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