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Vault Minerals Ltd (VAU.AU) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

75 /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

9.28 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.

8/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.57 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Vault Minerals Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 75/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 72, quality 64, growth 89, balance sheet 88, cash quality 71, capital allocation 53, momentum 84. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Vault Minerals Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

9.28, 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 Vault Minerals Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Vault Minerals Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.57 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, 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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