Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 49
Quality 83
Growth 52
Balance sheet 80
Cash quality 16
Capital allocation 53
Momentum 59

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

11.71 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.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.20 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 49, quality 83, growth 52, balance sheet 80, cash quality 16, capital allocation 53, momentum 59. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Altman Z-Score?

11.71, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.20 — 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.