Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM) — 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 9
- Quality 65
- Growth 79
- Balance sheet 95
- Cash quality 53
- Capital allocation 15
- Momentum 51
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 Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 9, quality 65, growth 79, balance sheet 95, cash quality 53, capital allocation 15, momentum 51. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Altman Z-Score?
72.11, 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 Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Piotroski F-Score?
6 of 8, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.47 — 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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