Bluescope Steel Ltd (BSL.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

49 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 74
Quality 26
Growth 45
Balance sheet 62
Cash quality 45
Capital allocation 46
Momentum 52

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

3.51 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.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.82 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 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is Bluescope Steel Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 49/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 74, quality 26, growth 45, balance sheet 62, cash quality 45, capital allocation 46, momentum 52. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Bluescope Steel Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

3.51, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Bluescope Steel Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Bluescope Steel Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.82 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.