Kakao Corp (035720.KS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-27 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

46 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 83
Quality 46
Growth 27
Balance sheet 22
Cash quality 58
Capital allocation 70
Momentum 11

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

1.43 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.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

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

-2.60 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 2026-08-27

Quick answers

What is Kakao Corp's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 46/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-27: valuation 83, quality 46, growth 27, balance sheet 22, cash quality 58, capital allocation 70, momentum 11. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Kakao Corp's Altman Z-Score?

1.43, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-08-27. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Kakao Corp's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-08-27. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Kakao Corp's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.60 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-27. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.