Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of Profitability and Leverage on Financial Distress. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses quantitative data, the sample in this study is sub-sector basic chemical materials and sub-sector specialty chemical materials companies which are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2018 – 2022 as many as 11 companies. The analysis technique used to test the hypothesis is multiple regression analysis using Eviews 9 software. Findings: The results of this study indicate that the Profitability variable has a negative and statistically insignificant effect on Financial Distress, Leverage variable has a negative and statistically significant effect on Financial Distress. Originality/value: This study discusses Financial Distress and other factors such as Profitability and Leverage which focus on sub-sector basic chemical materials and sub-sector special chemical materials companies. This study uses the Altman Z-score Modification model as a measurement of Financial Distress.
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