Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-14 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

49 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 46
Quality 51
Growth 53
Balance sheet 60
Cash quality 48
Capital allocation 23
Momentum 63

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

5.73 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.58 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 2026-09-14

Quick answers

What is Amazon.com Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 49/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 46, quality 51, growth 53, balance sheet 60, cash quality 48, capital allocation 23, momentum 63. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Amazon.com Inc's Altman Z-Score?

5.73, 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 Amazon.com Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Amazon.com Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.58 — 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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