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ICON PLC (ICLR) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

46 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

1.99 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.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.70 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 ICON PLC's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 46/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-24: valuation 51, quality 32, growth 19, balance sheet 38, cash quality 70, capital allocation 78, momentum 74. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is ICON PLC's Altman Z-Score?

1.99, 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 ICON PLC's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does ICON PLC's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.70 — 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.

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