scholarly journals Financial performance of hidden champions: Evidence from German manufacturing firms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias S. Johann ◽  
Jörn H. Block ◽  
Lena Benz
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Firm Strategy ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Niche Markets ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Performance Effect ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Firm Profitability

Abstract Hidden champions are market leaders in niche markets and are an important part of the German Mittelstand. Although the hidden champion phenomenon has received considerable interest in practice, few academic studies on this issue exist. We especially lack evidence on the financial performance of hidden champions. Our study addresses this gap and investigates the profitability of hidden champions. In analyzing a panel dataset of 4677 German manufacturing firms, of which 617 are hidden champions, we find that hidden champions have significantly higher profitability with regard to return on assets but less so regarding return on equity. The hidden champion performance effect on return on assets is valued at 1.7 percentage points. Furthermore, the hidden champion performance effect decreases with firm size. Our paper contributes to the literature on the effect of firm strategy on firm profitability and adds to a better understanding of the hidden champion phenomenon.

scholarly journals The Impact of Organizational Factors on Financial Performance: Building a Theoretical Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Al Shahrani Saad M ◽  
Tu Zhengge
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Service Firms ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
True Nature ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Impact

The paper is purposively designed to study the linkages between organizational factors, including liquidity, leverage, asset utilization, market share position and firm size on financial performance in service firms. In assessing the linkages, the study recruits return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) as dependent variables to assess financial performance derived from the existence of the stated organizational factors. The aspect of financial performance in service firms is an important one as it reflects the effectiveness of the management. Additionally, the growth of productivity in service firms is traditionally low compared to the manufacturing firms; hence, the organization of factors in manufacturing firms has been quite documented in the literature to be linked with financial performance. This provokes the question of whether management practices and organizational factors that have enhanced financial performance in manufacturing firms can also be accounted for the service firms. The financial performance of the company is essential to measure management as the individuals and groups within the organization that contributes towards the financial objectives of the company. The proposed research framework can be of practical value for the firms. Managers can benefit from the outcomes of the paper by having a clear picture of organizational factors and conducting necessary research in order to find out the true nature of these factors.

Impact of corporate governance on financial performance of sugar sector firms listed in Pakistan stock exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Wasim Jan Khan ◽  
Usman Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Firm Financial Performance ◽  
Relationship Of

Corporate governance is considered as environment of trust, set of processes, policies and laws affecting the way corporations are administrated and directed. The previous literature in context of the corporate governance relationship with firm financial performance shows controversial findings; similarly literature shows lack of studies in context of developing countries as Pakistan. Therefore, this research explores the relationship of the corporate governance and the firm financial performance in context of developing country as Pakistan. The data has been collected from the sugar sector listed in KSE (Pakistan Stock Exchange), 20 corporations are selected as sample from sugar sector on basis of outstanding shares. Corporate governance taken as independent variable and measured as CEO biformity (CB), board size (BS), firm age (FA), firm size (FS). Financial performance of firms taken as dependent variable and measured as return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE), net profit margin (NPM). Data is collected for period of 2000-2013 from reports of the sugar companies listed in KSE (Pakistan Stock Exchange) issued annually and analysis of balance sheet given by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Result shows that CEO biformity significantly affecting firm financial performance. Board size (BS) shows partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Firms age (FA) show partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Firm size (FS) shows partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Therefore, conclusion has been drawn based on the results of analysis that this study adds new knowledge to the existing body of knowledge of corporate governance impact on firm financial performance and in context of developing countries as Pakistan. Keywords: Corporate governance, firm financial performance, sugar sector, Pakistan.

scholarly journals Impact of Non-Interest Income on Financial Performance of Joint Venture Banks in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar Shah ◽  
Niraj Agarwal ◽  
Ram Kumar Phuyal
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Letter Of Credit ◽  
Service Charge ◽  
Interest Income ◽  
Guarantee Income ◽  
Result Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

 The research was conducted to identify the non-interest income variables that will likely affect the financial performance of the joint venture banks of Nepal. The main objective of the study is to analyze the prominence of non-interest income and its effect on financial performance of joint venture banks in Nepal. This study will help the banks to identify other sources of income of the bank and try to look at its impact on the overall profitability and risk intention. To measure the financial performance, the indicator of profitability i.e. returns on assets and return on equity are taken into consideration for the study as a dependent variable and assets size, letter of credit fee, guarantee income, remittance fee, dividend income, exchange income, service charge, and renewal fee as an independent variable. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were performed to capture the relationship. From the result analysis, it is observed that the non-interest income variables that would affect the financial performance of the joint venture banks. It is observed that not all variables have equal effect on the profitability as measure of financial performance, for joint ventures the factors like assets size, letter of credit fee, guarantee income, remittance fee, dividend income, exchange income, service charge, and renewal fee have a significant relationship with the measure of financial performance that is return on assets and return on equity. Apart from the interest income, there are lot of non-interest variables which leads to profitability so the banks looking to increase its profitability with lesser risk need to take these variables into consideration. Results indicate that banks need to keep the non-interest income variables into consideration at times for improving the financial performance of the joint venture banks.

Risk disclosure and financial performance: the case of Islamic and conventional banks in the GCC

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman E. Haddad ◽  
Hussain Alali
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Risk Disclosure ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Gcc Countries ◽  
Conventional Banks

Purpose This study aims to explore the extent of risk disclosure (RD) among conventional banks (CBs) and Islamic banks (IBs) listed on stock markets in the Gulf cooperation council (GCC). It also examines the influence of RD on the banks’ financial performance as measured by return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). Design/methodology/approach This study uses content analysis to examine RD in the annual reports of 16 CBs and 14 IBs in the GCC for a sample of 240 firm-year observations over the period 2007 to 2014. Findings The study shows no significant differences between the RD reported in the annual reports of CBs and that of IBs. On average, a CB reported 234 sentences while an IB disclosed 244 sentences of RD in its annual report. The authors also find that both types of banks had an upward trend over the periods. While the means of RD reported by CBs have significantly improved over the period, the RD reported by IBs has not. Similar results are also found when the authors compared the RD pre- and post-financial crisis period. Finally, the authors find that there is a significant association between RD and both models of financial performance (ROA and ROE) for IBs, after controlling other variables. However, RD has a significant association with only ROE for CBs. Research limitations/implications The bank selection was restricted to publicly traded banks in the GCC. Other financial institutions and different types of industries were not considered. Further research could determine whether the results obtained in this study could be generalized to different industries in the GCC and or in other countries. Practical implications This study provides evidence on the significant association between RD and the financial performance of CBs and IBs in GCC countries. This study could be helpful to regulatory authorities in encouraging banks to adopt the best practice of RD and thus promote banks’ transparency. Originality/value This is the first known study to examine the RD practices of both types of banks and their association with banks’ financial performance in five-GCC countries (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain), based on a longitudinal analysis of year-end annual reports, covering eight years period from 2007 to 2014.

scholarly journals The Impact of Political Connections on the Performance and Solvency of Canadian Financial Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Saidatou Dicko
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Political Connections ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
The Impact

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">This article’s main goal is to analyze the impact of political connections on the financial performance of Canadian financial institutions. Data on Canadian financial institutions from the S&amp;P/TSX Composite Index over a five-year period was analyzed, and the results demonstrate that contrary to previous studies on companies in other industries, political connections had a negative influence on solvency, return on assets and return on equity for these Canadian financial institutions. Only the market-to-book ratio was positively and significantly influenced by political connections.</p>

scholarly journals Determinants of Firm Capital Structure: Empirical Evidence From Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Hieu Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Anh Huu Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Method Of Moments ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tangible Assets ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The paper aims to investigate the factors affecting firm capital structure in the context of Vietnam. The research sample includes 290 non-financial listed companies on Vietnamese stock market. This study applied Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) to explain the research results. The paper investigates six factors influencing on firm capital structure including return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), firm size, tangible assets, risks, and growth. The empirical results show that return on assets, tangible assets, risks, and growth have a statistically significant positive effect on the firm capital structure while return on equity has a statistically significant negative effect on the firm capital structure. In addition, when dividing companies into sectors, the study realized that determinants of capital structure in some sectors are consistent with results for entire sample. Finally, firm size has the same impact on capital structure in oil & gas companies and material companies whereas it is not statistically significant for other companies. These evidences provide a new insight to managers on how to determine the reasonable capital structure.

scholarly journals Debt Financing and Firm Performance: Evidence from an Emerging South-Asian Country

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mazibar Rahman ◽  
Umme Khadija Kakuli ◽  
Shahnaz Parvin ◽  
Ayrin Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Firm Financial Performance ◽  
Total Debt

This paper aims to empirically investigate the impact of capital structure choice on the firm performance of the firms listed under the Dhaka Stock Exchange of Bangladesh. Multiple regression has been employed in this research to determine the relationship between the capital structure and the firm’s financial performance. Three ratios of financial performance, i.e., return on assets, return on equity, and gross margin, have been used as a sample of non-financial Bangladeshi companies, selected from 2010 to 2015. The study records numerous findings. First, the result shows a significant negative influence of long-term debt (LTD) and total debt (TTD) on firm financial performance measured by return on assets (ROA), but no significant relationship is found between short-term debt (STD) and this measure of firm’s financial performance. Moreover, the research found that there is no significant effect of short-term debt, long-term debt and total debt on the firm financial performance measured by return on equity (ROE). Finally, the result shows that a significant negative influence of short-term debt and total debt on firm performance measured by GM, but no significant relationship was found between long-term debt and financial performance. In general terms, the results of this study may suggest that capital structure has a negative influence on firms’ financial performance in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Does CSR Influence Firm Performance Indicators? Evidence from Chinese Pharmaceutical Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minghui Yang ◽  
Paulo Bento ◽  
Ahsan Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

This research is carried out in the backdrop of increasing product quality and environmental degradation scandals associated with Chinese Pharmaceuticals in recent years. We examined the data of 125 Chinese Pharmaceuticals between 2010–2016 to investigate the impact of overall corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance as well as the performance on five unique aspects of CSR such as shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers, environmental practices, and the society to gauge the impact of these individual dimensions on the firm’s financial performance. The Hexun rating system is used to gauge a firm’s CSR performance on various stakeholder dimensions as it is one of the widely accepted CSR measurement criteria in China. The firm performance is measured by Tobin’s Q, return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and earnings per share (EPS) ratios. The outcome of the panel-based regression models reveals that the overall CSR score has a positive and significant influence on a firm’s financial indicators. Moreover, although all the CSR dimensions relate positively to firm performance, the environmental aspect of CSR has the most profound impact on firm performance followed by customers and suppliers, and employees. However, the shareholders and social dimensions have a relatively lesser influence on firm performance. These results imply that Chinese Pharmaceuticals shall further optimize each aspect of CSR performance as it can not only create a favorable brand image for various stakeholders but also results in sustainable financial performance.

scholarly journals Analisis Kinerja Keuangan berdasarkan Rasio Keuangan pada PT. BPR. Saptacristy Utama

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
NI LUH KOMANG AYU PRADNYANI ◽  
I NYOMAN GEDE USTRIYANA ◽  
I GUSTI AYU AGUNG LIES ANGGRENI
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Activity Ratio ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Leverage Ratio ◽  
Capital Adequacy Ratio ◽  
Net Profit

Analysis of Finece Performance Base on Fund Finance Ratio of PT. BPR. Saptacristy UtamaRural Banks (BPR) is a formal financial institution that has a function as a financialintermediary, especially on the national microfinance system. The study aimed tofind out the financial performance of PT. BPR. Saptacristy Utama when it wasanalyzed based on the financial ratios during the period of 2011 to 2015. Based onthe results of the financial analysis, liquidity ratio is categorized good, when viewedfrom the average cash ratio and the average loans to deposit ratio. The solvency ratiois said to be good, judging by the average capital adequacy ratio. Activity ratio isquite good when viewed from the multiplier leverage ratio and asset utilization ratiothat continue to increase. The profitability ratio is classified to be good,as can beseen on the average net profit margin, return on assets and return on equity. PT. BPR.Saptacristy Utama is expected to maintain its financial performance by strengtheningits business activities to increase the amount of its assets, the amount of thedistribution of funds in the form of loans and the placement of funds in other banksshould also be increased, revenue of operations and profits for subsequent yearsshould beincreased, as well as improving sale and service to its customers andprospective customers.

Can Capital Structure Affect the Financial Performance of Banks in Turkey?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Tuncay
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
Asset Quality ◽  
The Capital Structure

<p>The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of banks’ financial performance in terms of the capital structure. Annual financial statements of 11 banks traded in Borsa Istanbul are employed for the period of 2006-2016. Return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share are chosen for financial performance measures. The independent variables related to the capital structure are capital adequacy, equity-to-asset, and financial leverage ratios. In addition, macroeconomic variables and bank-specific variables are also considered as control variables for the analysis. The data are analyzed by the panel data regression analysis as it provides more informative finding and less multicollinearity among variables than time series and cross-sectional analyzes.</p><p>The Hausman test results indicate that the random effects model is appropriate for the whole dependent variables. According to the findings; while equity-to-asset ratio affects return on assets positively, amongst the control variables specific to firms, firm size, asset quality and asset growth variables have significant effects on return on assets. It is found no significant effect of independent variables on return on equity, however, it is seen that asset quality has a negative and significant effect. Inflation and interest rates have a significant effect on both variables. Finally, it is seen that equity-to-asset ratio has a positive and significant effect on earnings per share. Only the effect of asset quality on earnings per share is found to be significant among the control variables. Findings of the study are consistent with the previous studies. In addition, the M&amp;M views are not supported by the findings related to return on assets and earnings per share but the return on equity.</p>

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