Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries

This study examines factors affecting the credit risk of global logistics and shipping companies using Altman’s Z-score and Ohlson’s O-score models. Panel data multiple regression analysis is conducted to evaluate the impacts of various financial ratios on credit risk for both industries and to asse...

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Main Authors: Woo, Su-Han, Kwon, Min-Su, Yuen, Kum Fai
Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155452
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description This study examines factors affecting the credit risk of global logistics and shipping companies using Altman’s Z-score and Ohlson’s O-score models. Panel data multiple regression analysis is conducted to evaluate the impacts of various financial ratios on credit risk for both industries and to assess their unique characteristics. We find that while credit risk is, on average, similar between the shipping and logistics industries, the variability in credit risk in the shipping industry is much higher. We also find that while both equity and current ratios have a significant impact on credit risk in both industries, return on assets and the quick ratio have the most significant impact on the logistics and maritime industries, respectively. There are slight differences in the determinants of credit risk when analyses are further segmented into different regions (i.e., Asia, EU, USA and Africa). This study introduces scientific models and recommends financial indicators for financiers to evaluate the credit risk of both industries, help improve decision-making, and minimize the probability of default by debtors.
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spelling ntu-10356/1554522022-03-17T06:24:51Z Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries Woo, Su-Han Kwon, Min-Su Yuen, Kum Fai School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering::Maritime studies Credit Risk Analysis Panel Data Regression This study examines factors affecting the credit risk of global logistics and shipping companies using Altman’s Z-score and Ohlson’s O-score models. Panel data multiple regression analysis is conducted to evaluate the impacts of various financial ratios on credit risk for both industries and to assess their unique characteristics. We find that while credit risk is, on average, similar between the shipping and logistics industries, the variability in credit risk in the shipping industry is much higher. We also find that while both equity and current ratios have a significant impact on credit risk in both industries, return on assets and the quick ratio have the most significant impact on the logistics and maritime industries, respectively. There are slight differences in the determinants of credit risk when analyses are further segmented into different regions (i.e., Asia, EU, USA and Africa). This study introduces scientific models and recommends financial indicators for financiers to evaluate the credit risk of both industries, help improve decision-making, and minimize the probability of default by debtors. 2022-03-17T06:24:11Z 2022-03-17T06:24:11Z 2021 Journal Article Woo, S., Kwon, M. & Yuen, K. F. (2021). Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries. Maritime Economics and Logistics, 23(2), 268-290. https://dx.doi.org/10.1057/s41278-020-00157-4 1479-2931 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155452 10.1057/s41278-020-00157-4 2-s2.0-85084118471 2 23 268 290 en Maritime Economics and Logistics © 2020 Springer Nature Limited. All rights reserved.
spellingShingle Engineering::Maritime studies
Credit Risk Analysis
Panel Data Regression
Woo, Su-Han
Kwon, Min-Su
Yuen, Kum Fai
Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title_full Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title_fullStr Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title_full_unstemmed Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title_short Financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
title_sort financial determinants of credit risk in the logistics and shipping industries
topic Engineering::Maritime studies
Credit Risk Analysis
Panel Data Regression
url https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155452
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