KLA Corporation (KLAC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

48 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 30
Quality 87
Growth 44
Balance sheet 68
Cash quality 27
Capital allocation 63
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

14.48 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.01 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 2026-08-31

Quick answers

What is KLA Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 48/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 30, quality 87, growth 44, balance sheet 68, cash quality 27, capital allocation 63, momentum 21. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is KLA Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

14.48, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-31. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is KLA Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-08-31. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does KLA Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.01 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.