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Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-10-29 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelooknet module scores

67 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

4.57 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.

-1.85 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 2026-10-29

Quick answers

What is Essent Group Ltd's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 67/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-29: valuation 75, quality 80, growth 46, balance sheet 77, cash quality 33, capital allocation 81, momentum 72. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Essent Group Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

4.57, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-10-29. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Essent Group Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-10-29. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Essent Group Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.85 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-10-29. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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