Shopify Inc (SHOP) — 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

60.81 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.

6/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.32 Beneish M-Score

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

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

Quick answers

What is Shopify Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 16, quality 56, growth 75, balance sheet 93, cash quality 61, capital allocation 24, momentum 50. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Shopify Inc's Altman Z-Score?

60.81, 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 Shopify Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

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

-2.32 — 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 SHOP appears in the diary — 9 pieces, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Long reads

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Dailies

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