Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AZJ.AU) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

52 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 74
Quality 40
Growth 48
Balance sheet 26
Cash quality 70
Capital allocation 89
Momentum 39

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

1.15 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-1.31 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 52/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 74, quality 40, growth 48, balance sheet 26, cash quality 70, capital allocation 89, momentum 39. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

1.15, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Aurizon Holdings Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.31 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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