FirstCash Inc (FCFS) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 59
Quality 52
Growth 60
Balance sheet 53
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 62
Momentum 63

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

3.72 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.

-2.39 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 FirstCash Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 59, quality 52, growth 60, balance sheet 53, cash quality 47, capital allocation 62, momentum 63. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is FirstCash Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.72, 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 FirstCash 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 FirstCash Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.39 — 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.