Amazon (AMZN) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 55
Quality 51
Growth 52
Balance sheet 52
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 27
Momentum 57

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

5.95 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.58 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 Amazon's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 55, quality 51, growth 52, balance sheet 52, cash quality 47, capital allocation 27, momentum 57. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Amazon's Altman Z-Score?

5.95, 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 Amazon's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Amazon's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.58 — 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.