Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — 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 34
Quality 75
Growth 37
Balance sheet 75
Cash quality 36
Capital allocation 67
Momentum 76

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

19.32 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.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.60 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 Applied Materials Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 34, quality 75, growth 37, balance sheet 75, cash quality 36, capital allocation 67, momentum 76. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Applied Materials Inc's Altman Z-Score?

19.32, 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 Applied Materials Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Applied Materials Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.60 — 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.