Metlen Energy & Metals PLC (MTLN.L) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

46 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 82
Quality 31
Growth 44
Balance sheet 33
Cash quality 32
Capital allocation 28
Momentum 79

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

1.64 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.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-0.52 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 Metlen Energy & Metals PLC's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 46/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 82, quality 31, growth 44, balance sheet 33, cash quality 32, capital allocation 28, momentum 79. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Metlen Energy & Metals PLC's Altman Z-Score?

1.64, 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 Metlen Energy & Metals PLC's Piotroski F-Score?

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

What does Metlen Energy & Metals PLC's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-0.52 — 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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