Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

55 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 38
Quality 52
Growth 40
Balance sheet 79
Cash quality 52
Capital allocation 76
Momentum 61

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

10.00 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.

-2.43 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Applied Industrial Technologies's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 38, quality 52, growth 40, balance sheet 79, cash quality 52, capital allocation 76, momentum 61. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Applied Industrial Technologies's Altman Z-Score?

10.00, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Applied Industrial Technologies's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Applied Industrial Technologies's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.43 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.