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Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock (TEM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-21 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

38 /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

3.32 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.

4/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.63 Beneish M-Score

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

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-21

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What is Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 38/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-21: valuation 16, quality 18, growth 65, balance sheet 47, cash quality 37, capital allocation 16, momentum 64. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Altman Z-Score?

3.32, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-21. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 9, as of 2026-09-21. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.63 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-21. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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