SM Energy Co (SM) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

61 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 73
Quality 53
Growth 67
Balance sheet 37
Cash quality 74
Capital allocation 50
Momentum 83

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

2.31 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). 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.

-3.08 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 SM Energy Co's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 61/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 73, quality 53, growth 67, balance sheet 37, cash quality 74, capital allocation 50, momentum 83. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is SM Energy Co's Altman Z-Score?

2.31, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is SM Energy Co'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 SM Energy Co's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.08 — 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.