Argo Investments Ltd (ARG.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

47 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 32
Quality 58
Growth 21
Balance sheet 74
Cash quality 26
Capital allocation 68
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

3.53 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.

-2.40 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Argo Investments Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 47/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 32, quality 58, growth 21, balance sheet 74, cash quality 26, capital allocation 68, momentum 60. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Argo Investments Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

3.53, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Argo Investments Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Argo Investments Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.40 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.