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Pilbara Minerals Ltd (PLS.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-25 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelooknet module scores

49 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

5.19 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.

-0.65 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-25

Quick answers

What is Pilbara Minerals Ltd's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 49/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-25: valuation 51, quality 62, growth 34, balance sheet 78, cash quality 66, capital allocation 26, momentum 8. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Pilbara Minerals Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

5.19, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-25. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Pilbara Minerals Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-09-25. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Pilbara Minerals Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-0.65 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-25. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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