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PTC Inc (PTC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

54 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra 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

4.56 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.

9/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.35 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 PTC Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 59, quality 86, growth 36, balance sheet 56, cash quality 55, capital allocation 46, momentum 33. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is PTC Inc's Altman Z-Score?

4.56, 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 PTC Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

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

-2.35 — 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.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where PTC appears in the diary — 4 pieces, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

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Long reads

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Dailies

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