GATX Corporation (GATX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

45 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 44
Quality 40
Growth 66
Balance sheet 20
Cash quality 35
Capital allocation 54
Momentum 53

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

0.78 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). 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.

-2.63 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 GATX Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 45/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 44, quality 40, growth 66, balance sheet 20, cash quality 35, capital allocation 54, momentum 53. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is GATX Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

0.78, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is GATX Corporation'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 GATX Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.63 — 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.