Macerich Company (MAC) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

29 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 11
Quality 17
Growth 41
Balance sheet 7
Cash quality 54
Capital allocation 31
Momentum 60

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

0.09 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

3/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.95 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 Macerich Company's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 29/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 11, quality 17, growth 41, balance sheet 7, cash quality 54, capital allocation 31, momentum 60. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Macerich Company's Altman Z-Score?

0.09, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Macerich Company's Piotroski F-Score?

3 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Macerich Company's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.95 — 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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