Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

41 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 48
Quality 31
Growth 39
Balance sheet 41
Cash quality 60
Capital allocation 37
Momentum 40

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

1.13 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.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.32 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 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is Meridian Energy Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 41/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 48, quality 31, growth 39, balance sheet 41, cash quality 60, capital allocation 37, momentum 40. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Meridian Energy Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

1.13, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Meridian Energy Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Meridian Energy Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.32 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.