Role of Capital structure in financial performance of non-financial sector firms: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange

Hafiz Abdur Rashid and Ahmed Raza Bilal
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Hafiz Abdur Rashid: PhD Scholar, Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Ahmed Raza Bilal: Associate Professor, Department of Business & Management Sciences, Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Global Economics Review, 2020, vol. 5, issue 2, 1-16

Abstract: This paper looks at financial performance of non-financial sectors of Pakistan concerning capital structure. We gathered data from annual audited financial statements of 152 firms listed at PSX during 2010-2017. To analyze data gathered, we have employed descriptive, correlation and regression analyses techniques. The findings show substantial positive contribution of LTDA in EPS and ROA and significant negative role in NPM and ROE which implies prefer long term debt over short term debt because of less financing cost. STDTA has substantial negative contribution in firms financial performance among all sectors except sugar and communication & technology sectors. TDTA also has negative impact on financial performance of firms among all sectors except automobile sector, which implies that equity financing is preferable over debt financing. These findings validate pecking order theory and recommend preferring internal financing (retained earnings) over external financing.

Keywords: Capital Structure; Financial Performance; Non-Financial Sector (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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