Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 83
Quality 74
Growth 23
Balance sheet 62
Cash quality 64
Capital allocation 76
Momentum 36

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

6.10 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.

-3.21 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Qualcomm Incorporated's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 83, quality 74, growth 23, balance sheet 62, cash quality 64, capital allocation 76, momentum 36. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Qualcomm Incorporated's Altman Z-Score?

6.10, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Qualcomm Incorporated's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Qualcomm Incorporated's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.21 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.