Advances in Economics & Financial Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): February - May

The Role of Institutional Ownership Moderation in the Relationship Between Financial Ratios and Financial Distress

Emillia Sastrasasmita (Program Doktor Ilmu Akuntansi, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia)
Chelsya Chelsya (Program Doktor Ilmu Akuntansi, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia)
Kartini Kartini (Program Doktor Ilmu Akuntansi, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia)
Sri Sundari (Program Doktor Ilmu Akuntansi, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of multidimensional financial ratios on corporate financial health, proxied by the Altman Z-Score, and to analyze the moderating role of institutional ownership in non-cyclical consumer-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2022–2024. Research Method: This study employs a quantitative research design using panel data regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The sample was selected through purposive sampling based on the availability of annual financial reports. The independent variables include liquidity, profitability, solvency, leverage, operational efficiency, and firm size, while corporate financial health is measured using the Altman Z-Score. Institutional ownership is used as a moderating variable. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that profitability, measured by return on assets, and operational efficiency, measured by total asset turnover, have a significant positive effect on the Altman Z-Score. Meanwhile, liquidity, solvency, leverage, and firm size do not significantly affect financial health. Institutional ownership weakens the relationship between profitability and the Altman Z-Score. Implications: The findings suggest that institutional ownership may function as a substitute monitoring mechanism rather than always strengthening financial signals. Originality: This study contributes by integrating multidimensional financial ratios, the Altman Z-Score, and institutional ownership to assess financial health in Indonesia’s non-cyclical consumer sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AEFS

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Founded in 2023, Advances in Economics & Financial Studies publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Economics & Financial Studies over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied ...