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Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

57 /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

32.09 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.

7/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.32 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Intuitive Surgical Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 57/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 24, quality 76, growth 69, balance sheet 91, cash quality 43, capital allocation 42, momentum 18. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Intuitive Surgical Inc's Altman Z-Score?

32.09, 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 Intuitive Surgical Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Intuitive Surgical Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.32 — 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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