Globalfoundries Inc (GFS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-24 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

38 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 46
Quality 37
Growth 23
Balance sheet 68
Cash quality 58
Capital allocation 28
Momentum 14

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

2.82 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.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.55 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 2026-09-24

Quick answers

What is Globalfoundries Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 38/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-24: valuation 46, quality 37, growth 23, balance sheet 68, cash quality 58, capital allocation 28, momentum 14. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Globalfoundries Inc's Altman Z-Score?

2.82, 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 Globalfoundries Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-24. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

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

-2.55 — 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.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where GFS appears in the diary — 1 piece, 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 2026Rubin +1.5% to 1,904.95 on the layers closest to the design: Foundry & Integration +5.4%, Architects +3.8%, Design +3.5%, AI Factory Systems +3.3%, EDA +3.0%, Testing & Metrology +2.5%; Advanced Materials −1.1%, Wafer Processing −1.0%…

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