Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) — 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 62
- Quality 73
- Growth 23
- Balance sheet 71
- Cash quality 65
- Capital allocation 68
- Momentum 45
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 Qualcomm Incorporated's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 57/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 62, quality 73, growth 23, balance sheet 71, cash quality 65, capital allocation 68, momentum 45. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Qualcomm Incorporated's Altman Z-Score?
6.41, 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 Qualcomm Incorporated'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 Qualcomm Incorporated's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-3.21 — 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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