Accounting of financial results, especially in the context of leasing advertising space, is critical for the effective development and expansion of the financial activities of the Kyiv metro in the context of digitalisation and socio-economic changes. The purpose of the study was to examine the...

We extend Trade-Off Theory (TOT) by assuming that EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), rather than EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes), follows a Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM), and we thus consider the role of tax depreciation allowances (TDA) in...

The banking sector in the Western Balkan countries has changed dramatically in recent years. A variety of factors have contributed to these changes, such as economic growth, increased competition, and the implementation of new regulations. As a result, the profitability of the banking sector...

This study examines young fast growing technology startup companies in Baltic region. Employing unique datasets of startups financial accounting data from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia comparative and correlation analysis between growth, profitability and financial leverage indicators reflects...

This thesis examines the effect of corporate profitability on the levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically analyz-ing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for European companies listed on the STOXX Europe 600 index from 2017 to 2023. Givenincreasing regulatory pressures, inconclusive...

Aim: This study honors the pioneering work by André Dorsman on energy finance, especially on oil prices and company performance. The objective is to investigate the relationship between the global oil price and the profitability of Dutch companies. Design / Research methods: In our research, a...

In several countries, digital financial advisory services, particularly those supported by robo-advisors, are becoming increasingly popular in retail banking. These tools assist users with financial decisions such as risk assessment, portfolio selection, and rebalancing-all at a reduced cost....

This study investigates the non-linear effect of the cash conversion cycle (CCC) on a firm's profitability for a sample of 6072 firms from five countries (Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, and Italy) from 2006 to 2015. Additionally, this study explores the sensitivity of economic crises to...

This study investigates the impact of financial technology (Fintech) on bank stability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Utilizing panel data from 94 banks in 10 countries over a 13-year period from 2011 to 2023, this research employs panel GMM regression to examine the relationship...

The survival of a company is highly dependent on the management of its working capital. Effective working capital management can lead to greater profitability. Insufficient working capital or liquidity shortages can severely hinder profitability and operational sustainability. The primary...

Debt financing is important for financing major investments in the biopharmaceutical industry. Debt financing allows companies to raise funds without giving up ownership or control through indenture and covenants of the company. In this study, I analyze the effects of debt financing decisions on...

This paper investigates how market expectations regarding profitability mean reversion are reflected in stock prices. We propose a model that infers implicit expectations of future earnings using publicly available share prices based on the assumption that markets efficiently incorporate...

This paper explores the dynamics of the public water supply and sewerage service in Romania, focusing on the relationships between different operational, commercial and financial variables and their impact on the operating profit rate. The aim of the paper is to analyze the interactions, both in...

Sustainability reporting, an imperative for European companies, is a multidimensional effort that results in performance measured by ESG metrics. The unintended consequence of this imperative has been the influence on companies' profitability. By using quantitative research methods, the...

This study examines the impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) on the financial performance of firms listed in Germany's DAX 40 index. Although M&As are a widely used strategic tool intended to create value through synergies and market expansion, existing research provides conflicting...

Intellectual capital (IC) contributes to the creation of benefits for companies regarding the generation of competitive advantages, as well as the increase of the economic results (revenue and earnings), economic efficiency (labour productivity and profitability) and the value of company. Total...

Observable climate change and an increase in the frequency of extreme climate events undoubtedly pose challenges for society and business operations. The changes being implemented in sustainability efforts are a response to these challenges. However, the question is how these measures affect...

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the profitability determinants of seventeen banks operating in Portugal from 2013 to 2023. The banking market has changed significantly, particularly since 2021, when Euribor grew rapidly to control inflation target. Methodologically, a...

The study aims to establish patterns of relations between the profitability of the European Union (EU) banking sectors between 2007 and 2021 and sets of variables appropriate for clusters of countries into which the 27 countries of the EU are divided. The random forest method is deployed to...

This study aims to investigate the variations in efficiency, technology gap, and profitability of flower producers depending on their credit constraint position. A total of 160 flower farmers have been selected from Bangladesh by using a multistage sampling technique. Meta-frontier Data...

The revitalization of traditional medicine has intensified interest in medicinal plants; however, reliance on wild sources poses sustainability challenges. Despite the economic potential of medicinal plants, small farmers face challenges such as limited access to resources, capital, markets, and...

The present paper empirically analyzes the efficiency of European Union (EU) subsidies for farms in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary between 2014 and 2021. The aim of this analysis was to explore whether the subsidies increased the resilience of farms, enhancing their profitability,...

This study develops a framework for forecasting selected balance sheet items of the four largest Maltese core banks, with a particular emphasis on bank profitability. Methodologically, it employs two multivariate time series models, namely a Factor-Augmented VAR (FAVAR) and a Bayesian VAR...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate profit earning capacity of insurance companies in Bangladesh and to identify both company specific and macro-economic factors that influence the profitability. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses panel data collected on 21 insurance...

The Census Bureau's Longitudinal Business Database (LBD) underpins many studies of firm-level behavior. It tracks longitudinally all employers in the nonfarm private sector but lacks information about business financing and owner characteristics. We address this shortcoming by linking LBD...

Within the sphere of financial management for Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), the dividend payout ratio stands as a crucial indicator, influenced by a myriad of factors. This study scrutinized the impact of banks' specific factors, macroeconomic influences, and mergers and acquisitions on...

Background: A measurable feature of the efficiency of vehicle use in transportation companies is the revenue from transport orders, which has a significant impact on their profitability. Therefore, it is important to skillfully analyze the parameters related to the operation of vehicles and...

Green credits are one of the alternative bank loans to the traditional sector. In addition, this green credit supports sustainability and environmental issues. This paper analyzes the influence of green credits on bank profits and stability in Indonesia. This study analyzed banks in Indonesia...

The existence of long-run profitability differentials in market economies is a fundamental question that all traditions of economic thought since the times of the classical economists have dealt with in some form or another. In consideration of the modern synthesis of the classical views on...

This study examined the relationship between the board characteristics and stock performance of commercial banks. Our analysis is based on a sample of 65 banks across 10 MENA countries and their quantitative data extracted between 2013 and 2022. This research employed pooled OLS, and fixed and...

This study examines how profitability, leverage and intensity of capital impact tax avoidance and considers firm size as a moderating factor. It focuses on LQ45 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2022. The research method uses moderated regression analysis with...