Sage Group PLC (SGE.L) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

62 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 58
Quality 83
Growth 47
Balance sheet 43
Cash quality 60
Capital allocation 77
Momentum 67

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

3.04 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.72 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 Sage Group PLC's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 62/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 58, quality 83, growth 47, balance sheet 43, cash quality 60, capital allocation 77, momentum 67. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Sage Group PLC's Altman Z-Score?

3.04, 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 Sage Group PLC's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Sage Group PLC's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.72 — 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.

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