An Econometric Analysis of the Operating Profit of Romanian Companies

Abstract

This paper aims to contribute to the empirical literature by employing a panel data model for analysing the connection between operating profit of Romanian companies and the turnover, tangible assets, payrolls, stocks and cash. We find that the companies with a higher turnover recorded better economic results and an increased payroll is associated with a decline in economic performance. Likewise, companies that have the cash and / or tangible assets registered superior performance, while growth in stocks is accompanied by lower economic performance of the companies. Sectorial data confirm these results.panel data model, operating profit, turnover, tangible assets, payrolls, stocks and cash