Meta Platforms Inc. (META) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 65
Quality 81
Growth 47
Balance sheet 70
Cash quality 55
Capital allocation 61
Momentum 31

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

8.03 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.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-3.11 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 65, quality 81, growth 47, balance sheet 70, cash quality 55, capital allocation 61, momentum 31. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

8.03, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Meta Platforms Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.11 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.