Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 47
Quality 80
Growth 53
Balance sheet 58
Cash quality 38
Capital allocation 51
Momentum 59

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

8.65 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.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.59 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 Microsoft Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 47, quality 80, growth 53, balance sheet 58, cash quality 38, capital allocation 51, momentum 59. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Microsoft Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

8.65, 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 Microsoft Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

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

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

-2.59 — 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.