Effectiveness of Market Ratios in Predicting Financial Distress. Evidence from Kenya.
Journal Title: International Journal of Finance Accounting and Economics - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Financial distress research of companies has attracted a growing attention in the recent past. This phenomenon of financial distress in public companies has been witnessed by a number of corporate failures and the increase in delisting of listed companies. This study therefore attempts determine the effectiveness of market ratios on financial distress of listed firms in Nairobi Security Exchange Market, Kenya. Liability management theory, was reviewed which provides a foundation for both liquidity ratio and financial distress. The study used a panel study is an observational study. The target population will be 62 listed companies in Nairobi Security Exchange Market as indicated in from year 2011-2015. The entire population will be used in this study. The study will use document analysis by getting panel data from listed companies in Nairobi Security Exchange Market. Panel data is a good indicator or measure of financial distress. Descriptive and inferential statistics method will be used for data analysis and interpretation. Data was presented using tables and diagrams. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance (95% confidence level) from OLS pooled regression (fixed and random effect) which shows the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable. The findings show that market ratio has a positive and significant effect on financial distress, (β = 0.593; p< 0.05). This study is significantly important in that it will enhance efficient management and financing of working capital can increase the operating profitability ratio.
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Keter Jackson, Kimutai Geoffrey
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