Title: The impact of capital‐structure choice on firm performance: empirical evidence from Egypt
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of capital structure choice on firm performance in Egypt as one of emerging or transition economies. Design/methodology/approach Multiple regression analysis is used in the study in estimating the relationship between the leverage level and firm's performance. Findings Using three of accounting‐based measures of financial performance (i.e. return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), and gross profit margin), and based on a sample of non‐financial Egyptian listed firms from 1997 to 2005 the results reveal that capital structure choice decision, in general terms, has a weak‐to‐no impact on firm's performance. Originality/value This is the first study that examines the relationship between leverage level and firm performance in Egypt.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-11-06
Language: en
Type: article
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