Analysing financial performance of listed cement industries in Nigeria: Financial Ratio Approach

https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v3i4.1394
Published: Mar 10, 2023

Abstract:

Purpose: The grounds for this study are to reflect a quantitative connection allying the financial statements of different firms at different periods and how the financial performance (FP) of firms can be measured using financial ratios.

Research methodology: This research employs descriptive research with a quantitative approach focusing on calculations. Data were analysed through the Financial Ratio Analysis (FRA).

Results: The comparative FRA unlocks the overall FP of the three firms. The result refill that, on average, Dangote Cement plc maintain the lead, CCNN/BUA Cement second, while Lafarge Africa plc is the least in all the FP indicator used.

Limitations: The analysis is restricted to ten years FSs published by the three giant firms in the cement industries in Nigeria plc between the years 2012 to 2021.

Contribution: This analysis expatriates and, in greater detail, the benefits that can be derived from applying FR analysis as a tool for financial performance (FP) measurement. It also helps in determining how the financial performance of firms can be measured through financial ratios.

Keywords:
1. Cement industries
2. Descriptive research
3. Profitability Ratio
4. Debt ratio
5. Quantitative JEL Classification Codes: G53, M41, Z23
Authors:
1 . Aminu Abdulrahim Olayinka
Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam, Yobe State, Nigeria
2 . Shettima Mustapha
Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam, Yobe State, Nigeria
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Olayinka, A. A., & Mustapha, S. (2023). Analysing financial performance of listed cement industries in Nigeria: Financial Ratio Approach. Annals of Management and Organization Research, 3(4), 231–244. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v3i4.1394
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