BlackBerry Ltd (BB) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

52 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 22
Quality 49
Growth 70
Balance sheet 60
Cash quality 38
Capital allocation 45
Momentum 80

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

4.47 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.

-2.57 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 BlackBerry Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 52/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 22, quality 49, growth 70, balance sheet 60, cash quality 38, capital allocation 45, momentum 80. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is BlackBerry Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

4.47, 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 BlackBerry Ltd'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 BlackBerry Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.57 — 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.