FormFactor Inc (FORM) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

48 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 22
Quality 49
Growth 51
Balance sheet 91
Cash quality 35
Capital allocation 37
Momentum 43

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

29.03 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.

-2.49 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 FormFactor Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 48/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 22, quality 49, growth 51, balance sheet 91, cash quality 35, capital allocation 37, momentum 43. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is FormFactor Inc's Altman Z-Score?

29.03, 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 FormFactor Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does FormFactor Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.49 — 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

Where FORM appears in the diary — 2 pieces, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Dailies

Yen — the Bank of Japan hikes and the dollar holds 157: the carry trade pays, the lines held, chips +3.4% over $505Morning 10 · 18 Sept 2026
Semis break the 505 line at midday while bitcoin presses 80,000Midday 10 · 24 Aug 2026FORM sheds 7.82 percent to 105.24, consistent with the wider semi-equipment and test complex trading sharply lower.

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