A Machine Learning Based Framework For Bankruptcy Prediction In Corporate Finances Using Explainable AI Techniques

Abstract

Forecasting bankruptcy within corporate finances is an indispensable endeavor crucial for sustaining business growth and fostering stability. The paper presents a methodology to redefine the conventional approach to bankruptcy prediction within corporate finance. Through the adept utilization of advanced machine learning techniques, notably classification models, a dynamic and adaptable framework is established, enabling the systematic categorization of companies based on their bankruptcy risk profiles. Moreover, the methodology addresses the inherent challenge of data bias by integrating oversampling techniques like the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE), thereby ensuring a more equitable representation of minority class samples and bolstering the model’s predictive accuracy. The resulting model delivers timely and precise forecasts of bankruptcy risk, fortified by crucial recommendations such as the Altman Z-Score for vulnerability assessment, Debt-to-Equity Ratio for insights into leverage, Quick Ratio for assessing liquidity, and Explainable AI Techniques like SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis for transparent interpretations. This comprehensive approach equips stakeholders with tailored recommendations, empowering them to proactively safeguard their organizations’ financial well-being and avert the perils of bankruptcy. The comparative analysis presented in paper demonstrates that the proposed method assesses the bankruptcy risk more accurately. The integration of Explainable AI techniques and key financial metrics helps the stakeholders to take vital decisions about corporate finances.

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Authors

  • Tabassum Maktum Department of Computer Engineering, Anjuman Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus, Panvel, India
  • Namita Pulgam Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
  • Vaishnavi Chandgadkar UG Scholar, Department of Computer Engineering, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
  • Prachi Pathak UG Scholar, Department of Computer Engineering, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
  • Aditya Solanki UG Scholar, Department of Computer Engineering, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31449/inf.v49i15.6745

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03/07/2025

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Maktum, T., Pulgam, N., Chandgadkar, V., Pathak, P., & Solanki, A. (2025). A Machine Learning Based Framework For Bankruptcy Prediction In Corporate Finances Using Explainable AI Techniques. Informatica, 49(15). https://doi.org/10.31449/inf.v49i15.6745

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Vol. 49 No. 15 (2025): Online-only issue

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