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Article: Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China

TitleApplying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China
Authors
KeywordsConstruction companies
Insolvency
Prediction model
Ratio analysis
Z-Score
Issue Date2011
PublisherPergamon. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/habitatint
Citation
Habitat International, 2011, v. 35 n. 4, p. 599-607 How to Cite?
AbstractFierce competition in the construction industry in China in recent years has brought many challenges to construction contractors. It is important that any potential company insolvency be recognized at the earliest opportunity. Using financial ratios and the Altman Z-score modelling methodology, an insolvency warning model is developed in order to evaluate the performance of construction contractors in China. The model derived from this study has consistent predictability based on a three-year window of data. It combines seven financial ratios, covering a company's finance of operation, profitability, solvency and cash flow. A single performance index is derived to differentiate whether a company has good financial standing or exhibits characteristics of insolvent companies. A mechanism to detect insolvent contractors is proposed for sustaining corporate development in construction. It is recommended for a contractor to develop a complete precaution system of financial crisis and have a regular checking of the key financial ratios as well as operation status so as to avoid insolvency. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/137264
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2023 Impact Factor: 6.5
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.630
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dc.contributor.authorZhang, Jen_HK
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dc.description.abstractFierce competition in the construction industry in China in recent years has brought many challenges to construction contractors. It is important that any potential company insolvency be recognized at the earliest opportunity. Using financial ratios and the Altman Z-score modelling methodology, an insolvency warning model is developed in order to evaluate the performance of construction contractors in China. The model derived from this study has consistent predictability based on a three-year window of data. It combines seven financial ratios, covering a company's finance of operation, profitability, solvency and cash flow. A single performance index is derived to differentiate whether a company has good financial standing or exhibits characteristics of insolvent companies. A mechanism to detect insolvent contractors is proposed for sustaining corporate development in construction. It is recommended for a contractor to develop a complete precaution system of financial crisis and have a regular checking of the key financial ratios as well as operation status so as to avoid insolvency. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.en_HK
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dc.subjectConstruction companiesen_HK
dc.subjectInsolvencyen_HK
dc.subjectPrediction modelen_HK
dc.subjectRatio analysisen_HK
dc.subjectZ-Scoreen_HK
dc.titleApplying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in Chinaen_HK
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