Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

45 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 11
Quality 32
Growth 73
Balance sheet 56
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 9
Momentum 93

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

8.10 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.

1/6 Piotroski F-Score

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

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

Quick answers

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 45/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 11, quality 32, growth 73, balance sheet 56, cash quality 37, capital allocation 9, momentum 93. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Altman Z-Score?

8.10, 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 Palo Alto Networks Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

1 of 6, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

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