Red Cat Holdings Inc (RCAT) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

35 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 7
Quality 3
Growth 76
Balance sheet 96
Cash quality 30
Capital allocation 4
Momentum 1

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

24.94 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.

4.64 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.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Red Cat Holdings Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 35/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 7, quality 3, growth 76, balance sheet 96, cash quality 30, capital allocation 4, momentum 1. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Red Cat Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score?

24.94, 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 Red Cat Holdings Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Red Cat Holdings Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

4.64 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, 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

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