Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD) — 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 6
- Quality 39
- Growth 77
- Balance sheet 52
- Cash quality 54
- Capital allocation 8
- Momentum 97
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 Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 49/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 6, quality 39, growth 77, balance sheet 52, cash quality 54, capital allocation 8, momentum 97. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score?
19.74, 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 Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
4 of 9, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-3.04 — 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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