METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS FOR ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF A SMALL TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive system for assessing the economic security of a transport company, integrating financial, production, social, investment, technical, and innovation components. The proposed methodology is based on a set of quantitative indicators, each with threshold values and relative weights, enabling a multi-level evaluation of the company’s stability and resilience. The financial block focuses on profitability, liquidity, solvency, and autonomy; the production component considers depreciation, fixed assets efficiency, and capital growth; the social dimension includes wage dynamics, staff turnover, and education level; the investment aspect evaluates capital growth and investment ratios; the technical block reflects fleet readiness and failure-free operation; while the innovation component measures investment in technology, digitalization, and revenue from innovative services. Together, these indicators provide an integrated tool for monitoring vulnerabilities and strengths, supporting managerial decisions, and ensuring long-term competitiveness and sustainable development of transport enterprises in dynamic market conditions.