This study examines the relationship between working capital management, profitability, firm size and industry type for firms in Japan. The study sample consists of 2123 Japanese non-financial firms listed at the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the period 1990-2004. We observe that the cash conversion...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relation between a firm's cash conversion cycle and its profitability. Design/methodology/approach – The relation between the firm's cash conversion cycle and its profitability is examined using dynamic panel data analysis for a...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relation between a firm's cash conversion cycle and its profitability. Design/methodology/approach – The relation between the firm's cash conversion cycle and its profitability is examined using dynamic panel data analysis for a...

This paper aims to examine the relationship between the efficiency of working capital management and profitability of construction firms listed in the United Arab Emirates stock markets. The results show negative and significant relationship between net trade cycle for all construction firms and...

The primary aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between working capital management and firm profitability. The analysis based on a sample of 2123 Japanese non-financial firms listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the period 1990-2004. The results suggest that managers can...

The focal theme of the current research is to conduct comparative assessment of two firms in light of financial metrics will identify the strength and weaknesses of the respective firms. The comparative overview will allow one to understand the standards and practices that a firm can emulate to...