Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

60 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 59
Quality 74
Growth 62
Balance sheet 75
Cash quality 38
Capital allocation 59
Momentum 50

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

16.49 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.

-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 2026-08-31

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 60/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 59, quality 74, growth 62, balance sheet 75, cash quality 38, capital allocation 59, momentum 50. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

16.49, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-31. 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 2026-08-31. 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 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.