Cohu Inc (COHU) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

42 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 32
Quality 18
Growth 30
Balance sheet 45
Cash quality 56
Capital allocation 42
Momentum 67

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

3.99 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.

-3.33 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 Cohu Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 42/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 32, quality 18, growth 30, balance sheet 45, cash quality 56, capital allocation 42, momentum 67. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Cohu Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.99, 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 Cohu Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Cohu Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.33 — 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.