Zscaler Inc (ZS) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

42 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 41
Quality 40
Growth 63
Balance sheet 32
Cash quality 44
Capital allocation 9
Momentum 26

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

3.79 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.

4/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.91 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 Zscaler Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 42/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 41, quality 40, growth 63, balance sheet 32, cash quality 44, capital allocation 9, momentum 26. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Zscaler Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.79, 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 Zscaler Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Zscaler Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.91 — 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.