Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 33
Quality 84
Growth 44
Balance sheet 85
Cash quality 20
Capital allocation 43
Momentum 67

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

13.23 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.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.20 Beneish M-Score

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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 33, quality 84, growth 44, balance sheet 85, cash quality 20, capital allocation 43, momentum 67. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Altman Z-Score?

13.23, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.20 — 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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