Twilio Inc (TWLO) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

62 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 34
Quality 41
Growth 72
Balance sheet 76
Cash quality 79
Capital allocation 57
Momentum 92

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

11.16 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.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.84 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 Twilio Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 62/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 34, quality 41, growth 72, balance sheet 76, cash quality 79, capital allocation 57, momentum 92. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Twilio Inc's Altman Z-Score?

11.16, 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 Twilio Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

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

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

-2.84 — 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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