Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

63 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 47
Quality 50
Growth 76
Balance sheet 39
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 70
Momentum 98

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

3.46 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.19 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 Dell Technologies Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 63/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-16: valuation 47, quality 50, growth 76, balance sheet 39, cash quality 47, capital allocation 70, momentum 98. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Dell Technologies Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.46, 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 Dell Technologies Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Dell Technologies Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.19 — 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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