This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between the cash conversion cycle (CCC) and firm profitability for the period from 2011 to 2019. To do this, a fixed effects panel regression model is applied to a sample of firms listed on the Macedonian Stock Exchange. Firm profitability is measured by the return on assets (ROA) ratio, while the liability ratio, firm size, current ratio, acid test and liquidity ratio are used as control variables. Our main finding is a decreasing and convex relationship between cash conversation cycle and profitability. In terms of working capital management policy, this implies that firms with a shorter cash conversion cycle perform better than others, since financial managers repay suppliers and reduce investments in working capital.

Does the cash conversion cycle affect firm profitability? Some empirical evidence from listed firms in North Macedonia / Deari, Fitim; Palomba, Giulio. - In: ZAGREB INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS. - ISSN 1331-5609. - STAMPA. - 27:1(2024), pp. 63-77. [10.2478/zireb-2024-0003]

Does the cash conversion cycle affect firm profitability? Some empirical evidence from listed firms in North Macedonia

Palomba, Giulio
2024-01-01

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between the cash conversion cycle (CCC) and firm profitability for the period from 2011 to 2019. To do this, a fixed effects panel regression model is applied to a sample of firms listed on the Macedonian Stock Exchange. Firm profitability is measured by the return on assets (ROA) ratio, while the liability ratio, firm size, current ratio, acid test and liquidity ratio are used as control variables. Our main finding is a decreasing and convex relationship between cash conversation cycle and profitability. In terms of working capital management policy, this implies that firms with a shorter cash conversion cycle perform better than others, since financial managers repay suppliers and reduce investments in working capital.
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