Stryker Corporation (SYK) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

52 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 43
Quality 66
Growth 57
Balance sheet 57
Cash quality 50
Capital allocation 48
Momentum 21

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

4.18 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Stryker Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 52/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 43, quality 66, growth 57, balance sheet 57, cash quality 50, capital allocation 48, momentum 21. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Stryker Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

4.18, 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 Stryker Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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