Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) — 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 11
- Quality 89
- Growth 88
- Balance sheet 94
- Cash quality 52
- Capital allocation 14
- Momentum 59
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 Palantir Technologies Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 61/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 11, quality 89, growth 88, balance sheet 94, cash quality 52, capital allocation 14, momentum 59. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Palantir Technologies Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
179.40, 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 Palantir Technologies Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
7 of 8, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Palantir Technologies Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.06 — 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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