The study aims to compare the classification power of three statistical failure prediction models for evaluating financial performance of Saudi Listed Firms. The study sample consisted of 122 listed industrial companies in the Saudi Stock Exchange for the period from 2014 to 2016. Altman model 1968, Kida model and Zmijewski are used as examples of statistical failure prediction models to evaluate the classification power of the given models to assess the financial performance of firms listed on Saudi Stock Exchange. The results showed that Zmijewski model was more powerful in predicting the financial performance of Saudi listed firms than Altman model (1986) and Kida model. The results showed that there are a statistical relationships between some ratios included in the three models and the financal performance of industrial companies, which was measured by EPS. The study recommended users of financial statements of Saudi listed companies to use Zmijewski ?model, which performs well in evaluating their finacial position to be used when making the ?financial decisions.
Evaluating Financial Performance of Saudi Listed Firms: Using Statistical Failure Prediction Models
