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Deutsche Bank AG (DB) — Quality & forensics

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

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

-0.28 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.

-1.82 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 Deutsche Bank AG's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 83, quality 58, growth 56, balance sheet 9, cash quality 61, capital allocation 78, momentum 71. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Deutsche Bank AG's Altman Z-Score?

-0.28, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Deutsche Bank AG'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 Deutsche Bank AG's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.82 — 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.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where DB appears in the diary — 1 piece, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Dailies

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