The Determinants of Financial Performance of FinTech Companies: A Logistic Regression Approach

Abstract

Purpose: The financial aspect is essential to ensure the success and sustainability of Fintech companies, which will reflect on the financial industry as a whole. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the most effective variables from a possible set of indicators that affect the financial performance of 60 Fintech companies operating in several countries over the period (2020–2022).

Methods: The financial aspect is essential to ensure the success and sustainability of Fintech companies, which will reflect on the financial industry as a whole. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the most effective variables from a possible set of indicators that affect the financial performance of 60 Fintech companies operating in several countries over the period (2020–2022).

Findings: The study adopted a logistic regression methodology to measure the determinants of financial performance of Fintech companies.

Implications: The study adopted a logistic regression methodology to measure the determinants of financial performance of Fintech companies.

Originality: The author suggests that Fintech companies should control their costs as much as possible in order to optimise their financial performance.

  • Page Number : 1-9

  • Published Date : 2025-07-28

  • Keywords
    FinTech companies, Financial performance, Financial ratios, Logistic regression

  • DOI Number
    10.15415/jtmge/2025.161001

  • Authors
    Anis Farid Derradji

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