Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-10-26 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelooknet module scores
- Valuation 9
- Quality 69
- Growth 81
- Balance sheet 94
- Cash quality 54
- Capital allocation 18
- Momentum 48
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-10-26
Quick answers
What is Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Closelooknet quality reading?
The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-26: valuation 9, quality 69, growth 81, balance sheet 94, cash quality 54, capital allocation 18, momentum 48. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Altman Z-Score?
57.67, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-10-26. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
What is Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Piotroski F-Score?
6 of 8, as of 2026-10-26. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.47 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-10-26. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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- Fair Isaac — sinks 29% as Washington opens mortgages to VantageScore; long-bond fund breaks 78
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