Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

48 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 48
Quality 65
Growth 25
Balance sheet 67
Cash quality 58
Capital allocation 53
Momentum 20

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

4.88 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.

6/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.92 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 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is Houlihan Lokey Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 48/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 48, quality 65, growth 25, balance sheet 67, cash quality 58, capital allocation 53, momentum 20. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Houlihan Lokey Inc's Altman Z-Score?

4.88, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Houlihan Lokey Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 8, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Houlihan Lokey Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.92 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.