Joby Aviation (JOBY) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

35 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 3
Quality 6
Growth 66
Balance sheet 88
Cash quality 68
Capital allocation 4
Momentum 1

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

7.04 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.

3/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

343.77 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Joby Aviation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 35/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 3, quality 6, growth 66, balance sheet 88, cash quality 68, capital allocation 4, momentum 1. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Joby Aviation's Altman Z-Score?

7.04, 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 Joby Aviation's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Joby Aviation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

343.77 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Related in the Closelook universe

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