Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-27 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 9
Quality 75
Growth 91
Balance sheet 94
Cash quality 62
Capital allocation 6
Momentum 60

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

181.57 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.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.66 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 2026-08-27

Quick answers

What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-27: valuation 9, quality 75, growth 91, balance sheet 94, cash quality 62, capital allocation 6, momentum 60. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

181.57, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-27. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-08-27. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Astera Labs, Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.66 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-08-27. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.