Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — 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 11
Quality 58
Growth 68
Balance sheet 67
Cash quality 68
Capital allocation 27
Momentum 95

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

12.20 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.

-2.82 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 2026-08-31

Quick answers

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 11, quality 58, growth 68, balance sheet 67, cash quality 68, capital allocation 27, momentum 95. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Altman Z-Score?

12.20, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-31. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 8, as of 2026-08-31. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Palo Alto Networks Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.82 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.