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Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-22 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

27 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

0.52 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.

2/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.62 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 2026-09-22

Quick answers

What is Canadian Solar Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 27/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-22: valuation 40, quality 9, growth 34, balance sheet 12, cash quality 22, capital allocation 74, momentum 7. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Canadian Solar Inc's Altman Z-Score?

0.52, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-22. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Canadian Solar Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

2 of 9, as of 2026-09-22. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Canadian Solar Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.62 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-22. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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