PACCAR Inc (PCAR) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — 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 50
Quality 39
Growth 31
Balance sheet 59
Cash quality 41
Capital allocation 35
Momentum 47

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

3.63 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.

-2.53 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is PACCAR Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 50, quality 39, growth 31, balance sheet 59, cash quality 41, capital allocation 35, momentum 47. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is PACCAR Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.63, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is PACCAR Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

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

-2.53 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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