Natera Inc (NTRA) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

43 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 10
Quality 21
Growth 72
Balance sheet 58
Cash quality 54
Capital allocation 9
Momentum 74

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

29.13 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.

4/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-3.27 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 Natera Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 10, quality 21, growth 72, balance sheet 58, cash quality 54, capital allocation 9, momentum 74. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Natera Inc's Altman Z-Score?

29.13, 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 Natera Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 8, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Natera Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.27 — 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.