Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AZJ.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-10-27 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelooknet module scores

54 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 72
Quality 45
Growth 49
Balance sheet 27
Cash quality 69
Capital allocation 89
Momentum 42

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

1.17 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). 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.

-1.31 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-10-27

Quick answers

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-27: valuation 72, quality 45, growth 49, balance sheet 27, cash quality 69, capital allocation 89, momentum 42. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

1.17, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-10-27. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-10-27. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.31 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-10-27. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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