Stryker Corporation (SYK) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 58
Quality 62
Growth 53
Balance sheet 42
Cash quality 49
Capital allocation 55
Momentum 47

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

4.68 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.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.64 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 Stryker Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 58, quality 62, growth 53, balance sheet 42, cash quality 49, capital allocation 55, momentum 47. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Stryker Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

4.68, 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 Stryker Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Stryker Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.64 — 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.