ELF Beauty Inc (ELF) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 49
Quality 38
Growth 84
Balance sheet 34
Cash quality 57
Capital allocation 40
Momentum 39

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.

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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is ELF Beauty Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 49, quality 38, growth 84, balance sheet 34, cash quality 57, capital allocation 40, momentum 39. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

3.32, 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 ELF Beauty Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

3 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.