scholarly journals Imperatives of Effective Working Capital Management and Profitability in the Banking Industry in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Casmir C. Osuji ◽  
Andrew O. Agbada
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation

This study explored the imperatives of effective Working Capital Management (WCM) and Profitability in the banking industry in Nigeria. WCM core variables namely: Short-term Investments; Credits to customers and Account Receivables and Payables were used as proxy. Survey design was adopted and data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) denoted by ‘r’. The findings to an extent counter apriori expectation. Though the values of ‘r’ exhibited positive signs affirming positive relationship, the strength of relationship is on the average. This was affirmed by the values of (r2), especially that of the variable ‘Credits to customers’ which stood low at 0.2229, meaning that the variable explained only 22.29% variation in Profitability. By implications, the results suggest that WCM variables have not yielded sufficient cash flows that could optimize profits. We therefore recommend efficient surveillance of WCM variables in order to reduce instances that lead to funds losses.

Analysis of Working Capital Efficiency in Cipla Ltd.

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Shishir Pandey ◽  
Dr. Avadhesh Kumar Verma ◽  
Sunil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flows ◽  
Cycle Period ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Operating Cycle ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Capital Efficiency ◽  
The Relationship

Decisions relating to working capital involve managing relationships between a firm’s short-term assets and liabilities to ensure a firm is able to continue its operations, and have sufficient cash flows to satisfy both maturing short-term debts and upcoming operational expenses at minimal costs, increasing firm’s profitability. The working capital very much associate with the operating cycle. A perusal of the operating cycle good reveal that funds invested in the operation are recycled back in to cash. The shorter the period of operating cycle the larger will be the turnover of the funds invested in various purposes. The shorter period of operating cycle shows better efficiency of a firm. The efficiency of working capital management can be determined by the operating cycle of the firm. This paper aims at analyzing the efficiency of working capital management through the relationship between operating cycle period and profitability of Cipla Ltd. To measure the Working Capital Management Efficiency, Operating cycle has been calculated and the relationship is made with Gross Profit Ratio.

A Study on Working capital Management in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

2021 ◽  
pp. 164-168
Author(s):  
Sruthi B ◽  
Rashmi R
Keyword(s):  
Annual Report ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Relationship

Working capital management is important for every organization as it refers to the effective management of current assets and current liabilities. The aim is to make sure that the firm is capable to continue its operations and it has sufficient cash flow to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the management of working capital in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a leading public sector enterprise in India over a period of 10 years (That is from 2009-10 to 2018-19). The paper also attempts to study the components of working capital and analyze the relationship between liquidity and profitability of HPCL. The study is based on secondary data collected from annual report of HPCL for the past 10 years, Pearson correlation and regression model are used for this purpose. From the study it is found that there is a significant relationship between liquidity and profitability.

scholarly journals Working Capital Management Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S8) ◽  
pp. 156-161
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Money Flow ◽  
The Relationship

VJ Engineers is one of the popular organizations in Chennai. Seeing the good opportunity to study financial systems and practices of VJ Engineers, it is relatively important to take up assignment on ‘WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN VJ ENGINEERS’. During the project work, it is being analyzed the working capital position of this organization. [1],[ 3],[5] Decisions relating to working capital and short term financing are referred to as working capital management. These involve managing the relationship between a firm's short-term assets and its short-term liabilities. The goal of Working capital management is to ensure that the firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient money flow to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses.The study of working capital management is very helpful for the organisation to know its liquidity position. The study is relevant to the organization to know the day to day expenditure. This study is relevant to give an idea to utilise the current assets.This study is also relevant to the student as they can use it as a reference. This report will help in conducting further research. Other researcher can use this project as secondary data uncovering of PDA incorporation in effects on police reports.

scholarly journals Working Capital Management and the Profitability of Non- Financial Firms Listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Gachira ◽  
Washington Chiwanzwa ◽  
Dingilizwe Jacob Nkomo ◽  
Runesu Chikore
Keyword(s):  
Firm Value ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
Cash Conversion Cycle ◽  
The Impact

Working capital is essential for the day-to-day operations of a firm. The study examines the impact of working capital management on the profitability of non-financial firms listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). Using panel data methodology, the direction and extent of the impact of working capital management on profitability is scrutinised. The regression analysis is based on a panel sample of 39 non-financial firms listed on the ZSE from 2009 to 2013, the period under which the Zimbabwean economy has been operating under the multicurrency system. It was found that there is a positive relationship between debtors’ days and firm’s profitability, a negative relationship between creditors’ days and profitability and a positive relationship between firm’s cash conversion cycle and its profitability. There is some negative relationship between current ratio and profitability, while inventory turnover days and profitability are positively related. Debt to asset ratio as a control variable has a significant negative relationship with firm value and profitability. The results of the study show that for the companies included in the sample, there are mixed effects of the components of working capital on firm performance. Managers can thus create value for shareholders by taking note of the existence of such relationships and take measures that enhance firm profitability.

scholarly journals Management of current assets in the context of increasing the Enterprise’s Profitability

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Iluta Arbidane
Keyword(s):  
Optimum Level ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Essential Condition ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
A Company ◽  
Made In

<p class="R-AbstractKeywords">In order to ensure the financial sustainability of companies under current economic conditions successful management of current assets is crucial. In practice it is quite often observed that the decisions related to current assets management in Latvian companies are made in the short-term aspects without making analysis. Efficient management of working capital is an essential condition of rise in profitability of a company.  Potentialities of working capital management in the context of efficient running of business have not been studied in Latvia up until now. The main aim of this article is to examine the effect of working capital on profitability of Latvian companies. The results of the research that has been performed in relation to Latvian enterprises confirm the existence of a correlation between components of working capital and profitability. The developed regression equations meant for forecasting profitability of a company applying working capital management methods can be used by Latvian enterprises. It follows that managers of an enterprise can forecast indexes characterizing profit, managing components of working capital and maintaining it on the optimum level</p>

scholarly journals Working Capital Management Efficiency of Cement Sector of Pakistan

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 223-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talat Afza
Keyword(s):  
Efficiency Index ◽  
Total Efficiency ◽  
Target Level ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Capital Efficiency

The corporate finance literature has traditionally focused on the study of long-term financial decisions. Researchers have particularly examined investments, capital structure, dividends or company valuation decisions, among other topics. However, short-term assets and liabilities are important components of total assets and needs to be carefully analyzed. Management of these short-term assets and liabilities warrants a careful investigation since the working capital management plays an important role for the firm’s profitability and risk as well as its value. It requires continuous management to maintain proper level in various components of working capital i.e. cash, receivables, inventory and payables etc. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the efficiency of the working capital management of cement sector of Pakistan for the period 1988-2008. Instead of employing the traditional ratios; working capital efficiency has been measured in terms of utilization index, performance index and total efficiency index as suggested by Bhattacharya (1997). This paper also tests the speed of achieving the target level of efficiency by an individual firm during the period of study using industry norms as the target level of efficiency. Findings of the study indicate that the cement sector as a whole did perform well during the study period.

scholarly journals ANALISIS OPTIMALISASI MODAL KERJA PT UNILEVER INDONESIA TBK

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 048
Author(s):  
Fera Maulina
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Capital Requirements ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Operational Process ◽  
The Real

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine working capital requirements and optimization of working capital at PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. The form of research used is descriptive and uses secondary data obtained from PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's 2015-2019 financial statements and other sources obtained from literature studies by studying books and journals that are related to the problem under study. The results showed that (1) PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's need for working capital in 2016-2019 tends to increase. When compared with the available working capital (current assets), PT Unilever Indonesia is experiencing a lack of working capital to finance the company's operations. This lack of working capital will certainly cause PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk to experience liquidity problems, which is the inability to pay short-term obligations on time. Companies will seek credit as a source of funds in order to increase the fulfillment of current assets wealth needs in order to buy raw materials and even pay for employee salaries and other expenses. (2) PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's optimal working capital in 2015-2018 tends to increase. The real working capital that is in the company is not optimal where the real working capital is not the same as the optimal working capital obtained. Real working capital less than optimal working capital will hamper or disrupt the smooth production or operational process because the company lacks funds. Even though the existing real working capital is not optimal, the amount obtained is not much lower than the optimal working capital.  Keywords: working capital management, workong capital requirements, optimization of working capital. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebutuhan modal kerja dan optimalisasi modal kerja pada PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dan menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan keuangan PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk tahun 2015-2019 dan sumber lain yang diperoleh dari studi pustaka dengan mempelajari buku dan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Kebutuhan modal kerja PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk tahun 2016-2019 cenderung meningkat. Jika dibandingkan dengan modal kerja yang tersedia (aset lancar), PT Unilever Indonesia mengalami kekurangan modal kerja untuk membiayai operasional perusahaan. Kekurangan modal kerja ini tentunya akan menyebabkan PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk mengalami kesulitan likuiditas, yaitu ketidakmampuan membayar kewajiban jangka pendek tepat waktu. Perusahaan akan mencari kredit sebagai sumber dana guna meningkatkan pemenuhan kebutuhan kekayaan aset lancar guna membeli bahan baku bahkan membayar gaji karyawan dan biaya lainnya. (2) Modal kerja optimal PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk pada 2015-2018 cenderung meningkat. Modal kerja riil yang ada di perusahaan belum optimal dimana modal kerja riil tidak sama dengan modal kerja optimal yang diperoleh. Modal kerja riil yang kurang dari modal kerja optimal akan menghambat atau mengganggu kelancaran proses produksi atau operasional karena perusahaan kekurangan dana. Meskipun modal kerja riil yang ada belum optimal, namun jumlah yang diperoleh tidak jauh lebih rendah dari modal kerja optimal. Kata kunci: pengelolaan modal kerja, kebutuhan modal kerja, optimalisasi modal kerja

Working capital management and managerial talent

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nacasius U. Ujah ◽  
Augustine Tarkom ◽  
Collins E. Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Working Capital Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cash Conversion Cycle ◽  
Managerial Talent

PurposeTalented managers arguably remain quintessential to firm value and performance. While the literature offers evidence for the long-term orientation of talented managers, there is a paucity of evidence on the short-term performance of managers. Here, we examine the relationship between managerial talent and working capital management (WCM).Design/methodology/approachThis study primarily employs a panel fixed-effect method controlling for firm-year and firm-industry for non-financial and non-utility firms for the years 1980 through 2016. Also, the authors control of potential bias that may impact the result. These controls include social capital, financial constraints and tests for endogeneity and spurious correlation.FindingsThe authors find the association between managerial talent and WCM to be positive and significant. The results indicate that talented managers have a higher cash conversion cycle. The empirical evidence still holds after controlling for social capital, religiosity and financial constraints. Also, the evidence still holds by employing an interaction term between Tobin's Q as a proxy for investment opportunities and talented managers.Practical implicationsThe finding may lend credence to executive contracts. Human nature, by default, is only vested on a net benefit for self-aggrandization. Self-aggrandization can be evident through structures in managerial contracts. These contracts usually tie consequences to long-term growths. If a benefit is offered based on short-term operational goals, talented managers may do more to the management of working capital.Originality/valueIn the managerial talent literature, talents reflect a holistic picture of one that can succeed in both the short-term and long-term goals of a company. Here, the authors show that talented managers are inefficient in meeting short-term goal – working capital management. Thus, the authors add to the research by providing evidence that talented managers are myopic.

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