Workday Inc (WDAY) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

64 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 51
Quality 60
Growth 65
Balance sheet 49
Cash quality 82
Capital allocation 65
Momentum 68

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

3.57 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.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-3.03 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 Workday Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 64/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 51, quality 60, growth 65, balance sheet 49, cash quality 82, capital allocation 65, momentum 68. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Workday Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.57, 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 Workday Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-14. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Workday Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.03 — 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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