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Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FSLY) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

41 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra 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

3.49 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.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.17 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

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What is Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 41/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 19, quality 24, growth 54, balance sheet 45, cash quality 72, capital allocation 9, momentum 57. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Altman Z-Score?

3.49, 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 Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.17 — 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.

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