The Gap, Inc. (GAP) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-09-24 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelook module scores
- Valuation 85
- Quality 55
- Growth 34
- Balance sheet 58
- Cash quality 48
- Capital allocation 63
- Momentum 30
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
Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-09-24
Quick answers
What is The Gap, Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-24: valuation 85, quality 55, growth 34, balance sheet 58, cash quality 48, capital allocation 63, momentum 30. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is The Gap, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
2.65, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-24. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
What is The Gap, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
6 of 9, as of 2026-09-24. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does The Gap, Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.57 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-24. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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