The aim of this study is to determine the working capital factors affecting the profitability of firms traded in Borsa Istanbul (Borsa Istanbul [BIST]) Stars Index. For this purpose, a literature review was conducted and the working capital components that commonly used in similar studies were determined and the existence of the effects of these components on the profitability of the BIST Stars Index firms was tested on two different models. In the first model, the dependent variable is the return on assets, while the other model's is the return on equity. Additionally, the annual data that obtained from the financial statements of the firms within the scope of the study for the period of 2010-2018 were analyzed by the panel data method. Findings showed that; asset turnover ratio, inventory turnover ratio, current assets to total assets ratio, and firm size have a positive effect on both return on assets and return on equity of BIST Stars Index firms, contrary to financial leverage ratio. However, no relationship was found between receivable turnover ratio, debt turnover ratio and cash conversion cycle and the profitability of BIST Stars Index firms.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Business Administration |
Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | April 30, 2020 |
Acceptance Date | April 20, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 5 Issue: 1 |