Issue: Số 17 - Tháng 7 - 2022Tài chính - Ngân hàng - Bảo hiểm
Impacts of the free cash flow on the performance of construction companies listed on the Vietnam’s stock market
Published: July 31, 2026
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between the free cash flow and the business performance of construction companies listed on the Vietnam’s stock market. The study uses data from the audited annual reports and financial statements of 30 listed construction companies in the perriod from 2015 to 2020. By using the panel data, the regression analysis indicates that there is a negative relationship between the free cash flow and the business performance of listed construction companies. In addition, the study finds out the impacts of asset efficiency, capital structure, size, and growth rate on the performance of listed construction companies.
Keywords
free cash flowbusiness efficiencyconstruction industry
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