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Whitehaven Coal Ltd (WHC.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

43 /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

1.83 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). 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.

-2.29 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 Whitehaven Coal Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 66, quality 32, growth 27, balance sheet 47, cash quality 42, capital allocation 70, momentum 29. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Whitehaven Coal Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

1.83, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Whitehaven Coal Ltd'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 Whitehaven Coal Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.29 — 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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