DigitalOcean Holdings Inc (DOCN) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

42 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 15
Quality 63
Growth 40
Balance sheet 46
Cash quality 45
Capital allocation 24
Momentum 54

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

5.26 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.

-2.50 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 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is DigitalOcean Holdings Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 42/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 15, quality 63, growth 40, balance sheet 46, cash quality 45, capital allocation 24, momentum 54. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is DigitalOcean Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score?

5.26, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is DigitalOcean Holdings Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does DigitalOcean Holdings Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.50 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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