The value relevance of accounting information on stock market price for the investors’ decision. (With special reference to the financial ratios)
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2019
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Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya
Abstract
Introduction - The purpose of this paper is to examine the value relevance of accounting information on stock market price for the investor’s decisions. This study significant when making investment decisions. Design/Methodology/Approach - Sample consist with 35 manufacturing sector companies and used quantitative approach. Fixed effect panel regression analysis used as the methods of analysis. Findings - EPS, NAVPS, CEPS and NOCFPS have positive and significant relationship with stock market price and DPS has negative and insignificant relationship with stock market price. Conclusion - EPS, NAVPS, CEPS & NOCFPS are highly significant when making investment decisions. DPS is not significant for investors based on this research.
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Stock Market Price, Accounting Information, Value Relevance, Investment Decisions.
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Rukshika, R.N.T. (2019). The value relevance of accounting information on stock market price for the investors’ decision. (With special reference to the financial ratios). In: 8th Students’ Research Symposium 2019. Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.37.