Intuit Inc (INTU) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelook module scores
- Valuation 61
- Quality 83
- Growth 54
- Balance sheet 66
- Cash quality 83
- Capital allocation 69
- Momentum 21
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-09-18
Quick answers
What is Intuit Inc's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 64/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 61, quality 83, growth 54, balance sheet 66, cash quality 83, capital allocation 69, momentum 21. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Intuit Inc's Altman Z-Score?
5.06, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
What is Intuit Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
8 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Intuit Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-3.56 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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