2021
DOI: 10.52589/ajafr-6nhpayuo
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Liquidity and Profitability Ratios on Growth of Profits of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria

Abstract: This study empirically examined liquidity and profitability ratios on the growth of profit of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study employed ex-post facto and correlational design and the data was obtained from the annual reports of sample companies for the period 2014 to 2019. The secondary data obtained from the published financial statements of the sampled firms were analysed with descriptive, correlation matrix and multiple regression. The results obtained from the multivariate analysis suggested … Show more

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“…The effect of liquidity on profitability has been proven, hence, H1 is accepted. This result contradicts Ebimobowei et al (2021) and P. G. that liquidity has a positive effect on profitability. Therefore, current assets in the ability to meet liabilities affect profitability in asset use.…”
Section: Methodscontrasting
confidence: 60%
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“…The effect of liquidity on profitability has been proven, hence, H1 is accepted. This result contradicts Ebimobowei et al (2021) and P. G. that liquidity has a positive effect on profitability. Therefore, current assets in the ability to meet liabilities affect profitability in asset use.…”
Section: Methodscontrasting
confidence: 60%
“…Therefore, the company can repay short-term debts from trading activities when liquidity is assured to maintain supply chain management activities. Ebimobowei et al (2021) and P. G. stated that liquidity positively affected profitability. Based on logical thinking and previous studies, the first hypothesis is as follows: H1: Liquidity has a positive effect on profitability.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Acid test ratios also balance the tension between the pursuit of profit and the need for money. Appah, Onowu, and Tonye (2021) investigated the impact of profitability ratios and acid test ratios on the expansion of profits at listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Data for the study was taken from the annual reports of sample companies for the years 2014 through 2019 and was gathered using an ex-post facto and correlational design.…”
Section: Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing Journal...mentioning
confidence: 99%