Research Article

The Credit Asset of Enterprise Accounts Receivable Pricing Model

Table 1

Buyer’s solvency factors.

CategoryVariable dimensionVariable name and symbolIndex meaning and calculation formula

SolvencySafetyAsset-liability ratio ()Capital strength and long term solvency,  = total liabilities / total assets
Return on assets ()Integrated operating strength,  = EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) / total assets
FluidityCurrent ratio ()Short-term solvency,  = current assets / current liabilities
Quick ratio ()Liquid assets liquidity,  = quick assets / current liabilities
Approximate accounts receivable turnover or credit sales multiple ()Operating capacity,  = prime operating revenue / [(balance of accounts receivable at the beginning of the period + balance of accounts receivable at the end of the period) / 2]
EfficiencyIncome growth rate ()Profitability development capacity,  = (income for the year / income for the previous year −1)  100%
Profit growth rate ()Current profitability,  = (profit for the year / profit for the previous year − 1)  100%

Note: and shows multiple collinearity; is removed after comprehensive comparison.