Lam Research Corp (LRCX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

55 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 22
Quality 79
Growth 52
Balance sheet 84
Cash quality 38
Capital allocation 56
Momentum 49

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

25.60 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.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.69 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-14

Quick answers

What is Lam Research Corp's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 22, quality 79, growth 52, balance sheet 84, cash quality 38, capital allocation 56, momentum 49. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Lam Research Corp's Altman Z-Score?

25.60, 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 Lam Research Corp's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Lam Research Corp's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.69 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-14. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where LRCX appears in the diary — 6 pieces, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Dailies

AI trade — sellers of compute sold, buyers bought: chips −5.6%, software +5%, SoftBank +7% in TokyoMorning 10 · 15 Sept 2026
AI trade — the pacing call splits tech: chips −5%, software +4.5%, security +12–15%, 10-year hits 5%Midday 10 · 14 Sept 2026
Oil settles at $107.63, the 10-year hits 4.95% and the 30-year 5.36%, its highest since 2007: chips lead a fourth down day, Oracle beats and jumps 4% after hours, Adobe beats and slips — and Asia sells its chipmakers 3% to 7%Morning 10 · 11 Sept 2026
Stocks snap a four-day losing streak as oil slips under $100 and chips bounce 2% — despite core inflation hotter than hoped and Fed hike odds at 82%; Oracle gives back its entire after-hours jumpMidday 10 · 11 Sept 2026
Korea crashes again, Iran strikes — and Advantest raises its year 35%Morning 10 · 29 Jul 2026
SOXX breaks its floor on FOMC day — the sell-off spares only the testersMidday 10 · 29 Jul 2026