On the relationship between working capital and profitability in listed firms of Tehran Stock Exchange

Document Type : Original Article

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10.22034/iaas.2014.103524

Abstract

In this research, the relationship between working capital and profitability in listed firms of Tehran Stock Exchange was analyzed. In contrast to previous researches, quadratic nonlinear relationship between these two variables was investigated. The results showed that there is no nonlinear relationship between working capital and profitability. This shows no optimal level of capital flow in which the profitability is maximum. Furthermore, the results of research in automobile, chemical and non-metal minerals shows a nonlinear relationship between working capital and profitability.

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