BHP Group Limited (BHP) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelook module scores
- Valuation 57
- Quality 79
- Growth 45
- Balance sheet 66
- Cash quality 64
- Capital allocation 58
- Momentum 66
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 BHP Group Limited's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 62/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 57, quality 79, growth 45, balance sheet 66, cash quality 64, capital allocation 58, momentum 66. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is BHP Group Limited's Altman Z-Score?
3.83, 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 BHP Group Limited'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 BHP Group Limited'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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