This paper examines the capital structure of listed industrial companies in Jordan. Using firm-level panel data, the main leverage ratios and the mean ratios of long term debt to total debt are calculated during the time period 1978-1998. Based on the statistical analysis, it is found that...

Capital structure is one of the most complex areas of financial decision making because of its interrelationship with other financial decision variables. Capital structure choice is an important decision for a firm. It is important not only from returns maximization point of view, but also...

This study develops a preliminary study to explore the determinants of leverage of Sri Lankan manufacturing companies listed on Colombo stock exchange. Leverage level of the firm determined by several factors. Proper leverage leads to the firm to achieve the better performance and ensures the...

Profit margin is a way of measuring how well a company is doing, regardless of size of the organizations. The capital structure is how a firm finances its overall operations and growth by using different sources of funds. The successful selection and use of the debt-to-equity ratio is one of the...