Apple Inc. (AAPL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 42
Quality 85
Growth 40
Balance sheet 46
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 70
Momentum 64

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

11.80 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.38 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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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Apple Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 42, quality 85, growth 40, balance sheet 46, cash quality 47, capital allocation 70, momentum 64. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Apple Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

11.80, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Apple Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Apple Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.38 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.