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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2016.17.5.013

Predicting Default of Construction Companies Using Bayesian Probabilistic Approach  

Hong, Sungmoon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Hwang, Jaeyeon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Kwon, Taewhan (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Kim, Juhyung (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Kim, Jaejun (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
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Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management / v.17, no.5, 2016 , pp. 13-21 More about this Journal
Abstract
Insolvency of construction companies that play the role of main contractors can lead to clients' losses due to non-fulfillment of construction contracts, and it can have negative effects on the financial soundness of construction companies and suppliers. The construction industry has the cash flow financial characteristic of receiving a project and getting payment based on the progress of the construction. As such, insolvency during project progress can lead to financial losses, which is why the prediction of construction companies is so important. The prediction of insolvency of Korean construction companies are often made through the KMV model from the KMV (Kealhofer McQuown and Vasicek) Company developed in the U.S. during the early 90s, but this model is insufficient in predicting construction companies because it was developed based on credit risk assessment of general companies and banks. In addition, the predictive performance of KMV value's insolvency probability is continuously being questioned due to lack of number of analyzed companies and data. Therefore, in order to resolve such issues, the Bayesian Probabilistic Approach is to be combined with the existing insolvency predictive probability model. This is because if the Prior Probability of Bayesian statistics can be appropriately predicted, reliable Posterior Probability can be predicted through ensured conditionality on the evidence despite the lack of data. Thus, this study is to measure the Expected Default Frequency (EDF) by utilizing the Bayesian Probabilistic Approach with the existing insolvency predictive probability model and predict the accuracy by comparing the result with the EDF of the existing model.
Keywords
Bayesian Probabilistic; Bankruptcy Predictive; Insolvency; Construction Enterprise;
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