Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

57 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 29
Quality 86
Growth 50
Balance sheet 86
Cash quality 21
Capital allocation 43
Momentum 65

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

12.59 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 2026-09-21

Quick answers

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 57/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-21: valuation 29, quality 86, growth 50, balance sheet 86, cash quality 21, capital allocation 43, momentum 65. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

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

5 of 8, as of 2026-09-21. 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 2026-09-21. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

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Dailies

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