Lam Research Corp (LRCX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 28
Quality 79
Growth 52
Balance sheet 80
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 67
Momentum 61

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

25.21 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.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.69 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 2026-08-31

Quick answers

What is Lam Research Corp's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 28, quality 79, growth 52, balance sheet 80, cash quality 37, capital allocation 67, momentum 61. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Lam Research Corp's Altman Z-Score?

25.21, 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 Lam Research Corp's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Lam Research Corp's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.69 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.