Development of the financial situation of Hungarian food industry enterprises – changes between 2017 and 2021

Hegyi Judit (), Szabolcs Troján, Kacz Károly () and Varga Anita Miklósné ()
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Hegyi Judit: Széchenyi István University, Hungary
Kacz Károly: Széchenyi István University, Hungary
Varga Anita Miklósné: Széchenyi István University, Hungary

Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, 2023, vol. 16, issue 3, 348-366

Abstract: Subject and purpose of work: The aim of the study is to analyse how the main financial data of d ouble-entry b ookkeeping f ood p rocessing e nterprises r eflect t he e ffects o f t he i ndicated economic environment. Materials and methods: The evaluation was fundamentally based on ratios calculated on the basis of the statement of financial position and the income statement as well as trend analysis and financial indicators. Results: The number of Hungarian food processing enterprises has been gradually decreasing over the period under review. Both turnover and expenditure show linear growth at current prices, with increases in the various result categories. The asset structure is stable, and profitability is improving. Conclusions: The number of companies and the employment in the sector have been steadily declining in recent years, while efficiency is increasing. The increase in profits in the food industry is remarkable for all branches of the economy. The sector is adapting well to the negative effects of the changing economic environment.

Keywords: food industry enterprises; statement of financial position; income statement; financial indicators; sectoral competitiveness; Hungary (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M21 Q13 Q14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.2478/ers-2023-0022

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