A survey of enterprise competitiveness for listed companies in Singapore

This study constructs a comprehensive framework for evaluating the competitiveness of enterprises in Singapore, integrating both current performance and future potential. Based on a review of existing literature and Singapore's economic context, it develops the Enterprise Competitiveness Index (ECI), which consists of five key dimensions: productivity, profitability, corporate image, stability, and growth. The Analytic Hierarchy Process is adopted to design the hierarchical structure of evaluation indicators, derive indicator weights, and ensure systematic and objective analysis. Empirical analysis is based on financial data from 515 publicly listed Singaporean companies from 2020 to 2023. Results show that financial industries, such as insurance, banking, and REITs, perform strongly in profitability and corporate image. At the same time, sectors like consumer services and transportation demonstrate growth potential but face challenges in stability and productivity. By providing a multidimensional and data-driven evaluation model, the findings support more informed strategic planning, help identify areas for improvement within and across industries, and ultimately foster a more competitive and sustainable corporate environment.