Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

49 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 45
Quality 42
Growth 14
Balance sheet 79
Cash quality 22
Capital allocation 76
Momentum 61

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

9.44 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.

4/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.57 Beneish M-Score

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

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

Quick answers

What is Axcelis Technologies Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 49/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 45, quality 42, growth 14, balance sheet 79, cash quality 22, capital allocation 76, momentum 61. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Axcelis Technologies Inc's Altman Z-Score?

9.44, 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 Axcelis Technologies Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Axcelis Technologies Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.57 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.