Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) — 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 33
- Quality 81
- Growth 53
- Balance sheet 66
- Cash quality 40
- Capital allocation 43
- Momentum 72
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 Microsoft Corporation's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 33, quality 81, growth 53, balance sheet 66, cash quality 40, capital allocation 43, momentum 72. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Microsoft Corporation's Altman Z-Score?
8.83, 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 Microsoft Corporation'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 Microsoft Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.59 — 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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