Datadog Inc (DDOG) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

54 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 14
Quality 45
Growth 74
Balance sheet 45
Cash quality 78
Capital allocation 13
Momentum 94

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

20.86 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.

-2.86 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 Datadog Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 14, quality 45, growth 74, balance sheet 45, cash quality 78, capital allocation 13, momentum 94. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Datadog Inc's Altman Z-Score?

20.86, 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 Datadog Inc'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 Datadog Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.86 — 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.