PDF Solutions Inc (PDFS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

43 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 19
Quality 33
Growth 70
Balance sheet 45
Cash quality 53
Capital allocation 22
Momentum 54

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

8.20 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.

-2.65 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 PDF Solutions Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 19, quality 33, growth 70, balance sheet 45, cash quality 53, capital allocation 22, momentum 54. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is PDF Solutions Inc's Altman Z-Score?

8.20, 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 PDF Solutions 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 PDF Solutions Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.65 — 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.