Fundamental Analysis
Scoring Models
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Risk & Quality Ratings
Answer the three most critical questions in investing with our automated scoring models.
Altman Z-Score
"Will it go broke?"
A formula for predicting bankruptcy. This model uses five financial ratios to estimate the probability of financial distress within two years.
Beneish M-Score
"Are they lying?"
A mathematical model that uses eight financial ratios to identify whether a company has manipulated its earnings.
Piotroski F-Score
"Is the business getting better?"
A discrete 0-9 scoring system that evaluates the financial strength of a firm based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and operating efficiency.
Model Comparison
A side-by-side look at how each model protects your portfolio.
| Feature | Altman Z-Score | Beneish M-Score | Piotroski F-Score |
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| Core Question | Will it go broke? | Are they manipulating earnings? | Is the business improving? |
| Primary Focus | Credit Risk & Bankruptcy | Accounting Quality & Fraud | Financial Trend Strength |
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| Score Range | Distress < 1.8 Safe > 3.0 | Manipulator > -1.78 Safe < -2.22 | Weak 0-2 Strong 7-9 |
| Best Application | Manufacturing & Industrial firms | Companies with suspicious growth | Value stocks & Turnarounds |
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