Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 55
Quality 75
Growth 63
Balance sheet 76
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 56
Momentum 52

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

17.14 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.

-2.67 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Alphabet Inc Class A's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 55, quality 75, growth 63, balance sheet 76, cash quality 37, capital allocation 56, momentum 52. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Alphabet Inc Class A's Altman Z-Score?

17.14, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Alphabet Inc Class A's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Alphabet Inc Class A's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.67 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.