Deere & Company (DE) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-16 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

39 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 34
Quality 45
Growth 13
Balance sheet 41
Cash quality 29
Capital allocation 64
Momentum 72

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

3.32 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.

-2.52 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 2026-09-16

Quick answers

What is Deere & Company's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 39/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-16: valuation 34, quality 45, growth 13, balance sheet 41, cash quality 29, capital allocation 64, momentum 72. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Deere & Company's Altman Z-Score?

3.32, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-16. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Deere & Company's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-16. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Deere & Company's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.52 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-16. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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