Essays about: "Z-score"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the word Z-score.

  1. 1. ESG Performance and Probability of Default

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Julius Bengtsson; Magnus Fredriksson; [2024]
    Keywords : ESG; CSR; Stakeholder Theory; Probability of Default;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate how firms' ESG performance affects their probability of default for Nordic listed firms. Based on stakeholder theory as well as findings from previous literature, we hypothesise that this relationship is negative as our main hypothesis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bank Stability and Economic Growth: Panel Evidence from the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from

    Author : Joel Gabrielsson; Emma Gustavsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Bank Stability; Economic Growth; European Union; Financial Sector; Financial stability; Non-performing loans; Z-score;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the relationship between bank stability and economic growth, and in particular if it changes during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is investigated by means of a panel data study of 24 EU countries between 2006-2020, utilizing a fixed effects model. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are ESG-ratings related to financial strength? : A panel data analysis of Swedish publicly traded firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vendela Sandström; William Jörding; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; financial strength; Piotroski F-score; Altman´s Z-Score;

    Abstract : In a world facing environmental destruction and social injustices, corporations are called upon to act more sustainably. There has been an upswing in demand for green investments in the last decades, a trend further facilitated by the covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

  5. 4. Beyond profits: An analysis of the relationship between ESG and bankruptcy risk

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : William Nilsson; Johan Wallin; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : ESG scores are now regarded as an established measure of sustainability performance. Concerning ESG scores, the Nordic countries, namely Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden currently occupy the top four positions globally. READ MORE

  6. 5. ESG and Financial Stability in the Banking Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Zohreh Asgari; Jovita Molyte; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Financial Stability; Z-score; Tobin’s Q; Non-performing loans; Banks; Financial Sector; Economic Distress; Covid-19;

    Abstract : The banking sector is experiencing an increasing interest in evaluating environmental performance, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG), since the internationalcontext aroused discussions on advantages of incorporating ESG-related policies. Therefore,significant relationships between ESG engagement and financial performance and stabilityare expected. READ MORE