Air Canada (AC.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 76
Quality 34
Growth 29
Balance sheet 18
Cash quality 56
Capital allocation 95
Momentum 85

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

0.74 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.

-2.90 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Air Canada's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 76, quality 34, growth 29, balance sheet 18, cash quality 56, capital allocation 95, momentum 85. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Air Canada's Altman Z-Score?

0.74, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Air Canada's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Air Canada's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.90 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.