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Efficient working capital management as the tool for driving profitability and liquidity: a correlation analysis of Nigerian companies

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  • Ambrose Adekola
  • Martin Samy
  • Dave Knight

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This study focused on working capital management role in driving organisations profitability and ensuring adequate liquidity level. The study compiles financial data for 50 Nigerian-quoted non-financial services companies between 2002-2011. The data was subjected to statistical analysis using ANOVA. The results obtained from the hypothesis developed indicates that variables of profitability and liquidity reinforce each other in some sectors through a positive relationship while trade-offs exist between them in other sectors. The study also established a negative relationship between the cash conversion cycle, and gross and net operating profit. The positive relationship between current ratio and both gross and net operating profit indicates that liquidity and profitability reinforce each other rather than the trade-off anticipated by traditional working capital management theory. Finally, the study established that the relationship between profitability and liquidity is neither concave nor linear, and that the relationship is affected by the sector within which a firm operates.

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  • Ambrose Adekola & Martin Samy & Dave Knight, 2017. "Efficient working capital management as the tool for driving profitability and liquidity: a correlation analysis of Nigerian companies," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 18(2), pages 251-275.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbglo:v:18:y:2017:i:2:p:251-275
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    1. Sarfraz Hussain & Van Chien Nguyen & Quang Minh Nguyen & Huu Tinh Nguyen & Thu Thuy Nguyen, 2021. "Macroeconomic factors, working capital management, and firm performance—A static and dynamic panel analysis," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 8(1), pages 1-14, December.
    2. Nastiti Pambayun Kinasih Yekti & Atahau Apriani Dorkas Rambu & Supramono Supramono, 2019. "Working Capital Management Policy: Female Top Managers and Firm Profitability," Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe, Sciendo, vol. 27(3), pages 107-127, September.
    3. Abdul Basyith & Abid Djazuli & Fitriya Fauzi, 2021. "Does Working Capital Management Affect Profitability? Empirical Evidence from Indonesia Listed Firms," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 11(3), pages 236-251, March.

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