First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-23 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

42 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 32
Quality 28
Growth 58
Balance sheet 34
Cash quality 42
Capital allocation 32
Momentum 79

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

2.36 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). 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.

-1.24 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-23

Quick answers

What is First Quantum Minerals Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 42/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-23: valuation 32, quality 28, growth 58, balance sheet 34, cash quality 42, capital allocation 32, momentum 79. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is First Quantum Minerals Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

2.36, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-23. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is First Quantum Minerals Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-23. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does First Quantum Minerals Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.24 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-23. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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