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SM Energy Co (SM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-10-08 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelooknet module scores

64 /100 composite · 7 modules · general 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

2.17 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). 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.

-3.08 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 2026-10-08

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What is SM Energy Co's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 64/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-08: valuation 82, quality 55, growth 67, balance sheet 37, cash quality 75, capital allocation 54, momentum 86. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is SM Energy Co's Altman Z-Score?

2.17, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-10-08. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is SM Energy Co's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-10-08. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does SM Energy Co's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.08 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-10-08. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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