A z-test is a statistical test used to determine whether two population means are different when the variances are known and the sample size is large.

Z-score is an extremely useful technique not only for screening, but also for stock picking and portfolio structuring.

What is a z-statistic? A z-statistic, or z-score, measures relative discounts and relative premiums for closed-end funds.

We reconstruct the Z-score, making adjustments for earnings management.We apply the adjusted Z-score to measure the degree of deviation from bankruptcy probability for the bankruptcy sample. We find ...

Higher mean Z-scores offer a good start As a rough guide, the sectors that have a high mean Altman Z-scores present a good indicator that growth opportunities exist in that sector.

Altman's Z-score is introduced in an Excel framework to produce a quick calculation of the Z-score with actual financial data available through the Internet. The lesson plan developed is easily ...