Financial strength protects investors in downturns. The Altman Z-Score measures bankruptcy risk, the Piotroski F-Score measures improving fundamentals, and low debt limits the damage when business slows. This list shows NYSE and Nasdaq stocks with an Altman Z-Score above 3 (the safe zone), a Piotroski F-Score of at least 7 and a debt-to-equity ratio below 0.5. Penny stocks and illiquid names are excluded.
