Okta Inc (OKTA) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 24
Quality 48
Growth 63
Balance sheet 76
Cash quality 79
Capital allocation 44
Momentum 98

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

7.31 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.

7/8 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.70 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 Okta Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 24, quality 48, growth 63, balance sheet 76, cash quality 79, capital allocation 44, momentum 98. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Okta Inc's Altman Z-Score?

7.31, 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 Okta Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

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

-2.70 — 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.

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