Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-07 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

43 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 6
Quality 34
Growth 72
Balance sheet 52
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 9
Momentum 82

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

7.99 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.

1/6 Piotroski F-Score

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

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-07

Quick answers

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 43/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-07: valuation 6, quality 34, growth 72, balance sheet 52, cash quality 37, capital allocation 9, momentum 82. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Altman Z-Score?

7.99, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-07. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

1 of 6, as of 2026-09-07. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.