ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

55 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 35
Quality 48
Growth 82
Balance sheet 49
Cash quality 59
Capital allocation 33
Momentum 70

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

3.61 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.

3/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.80 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is ELF Beauty Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 35, quality 48, growth 82, balance sheet 49, cash quality 59, capital allocation 33, momentum 70. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is ELF Beauty Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.61, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is ELF Beauty Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

3 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does ELF Beauty Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.80 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

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Dailies

The morning chip slide rounds back to flat; oil takes the bidMidday 10 · 31 Aug 2026ELF is up 4.52% to 108.81 by midday, one of the broader market's more notable outliers on a soft tape.

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