Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-09-14 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelook module scores
- Valuation 31
- Quality 75
- Growth 44
- Balance sheet 80
- Cash quality 38
- Capital allocation 59
- Momentum 47
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-09-14
Quick answers
What is Applied Materials Inc's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 31, quality 75, growth 44, balance sheet 80, cash quality 38, capital allocation 59, momentum 47. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Applied Materials Inc's Altman Z-Score?
17.77, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-14. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
What is Applied Materials Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
6 of 9, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Applied Materials Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.60 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-14. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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