Albemarle Corp (ALB) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-26 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

39 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 68
Quality 35
Growth 27
Balance sheet 27
Cash quality 74
Capital allocation 42
Momentum 12

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

2.43 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-3.70 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 2026-08-26

Quick answers

What is Albemarle Corp's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 39/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-26: valuation 68, quality 35, growth 27, balance sheet 27, cash quality 74, capital allocation 42, momentum 12. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Albemarle Corp's Altman Z-Score?

2.43, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-08-26. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Albemarle Corp's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-08-26. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

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

-3.70 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-26. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.