The impact of the banking sector development on the financial performance of the communication sector in sierra leone


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2.7.3 Debt Ratio
This 
ratio indicates how much debt is used to finance the firm’s assets and can 
also be considered as a liquidity measure and can be calculated by dividing 
the current debt (liabilities) by the total liabilities. The purpose of this ratio is to 
determine what percentage of the firm’s total debt is current, or due, in the next 
12 months. A lower percentage generally indicates better performance. It can 
be calculated as Total Debt/Total Asset for this study. 
Measuring and evaluating firm’s performance using ratios is relevant and 
subjective depending on the mode of operation of firms and management 
decision. There are more performance related ratios like liquidity, management 
efficiency, capital structure and market sensitivity. Ratios are relevant but one 
must bear in mind that they have limitations and might not be suitable in all 
situations.
Firms performance financially is of key importance not to only to investors
regulators etc. but also to scholars interested in further studies to be able to 
conceptualiz
e factors affecting firm’s financial performance and also able to 
join in the debate in finding possible answers to the existing problems.
Financial performance does evaluate and measure the financial health of a 
firm, the management and leadership capabilities and other factors of 
relevance. A high financial performance of a firm indicates how efficient and 
effective the firm is in allocating and utilizing its available resources and in turn 
contribute to nation building. The main focus of stakeholders in a firm is the 
ability of that firm to create wealth in returns to investment. A firm profitability 
would open more room for expansion and help maintain stability and continuity. 
Firms performance evaluation is essential for the useful use of stockholders, 
investors, potential investors, regulators and the economy. Investors are 
concern about their returns on investments and a well performing firm can bring 
high and long-term wealth for investors. Moreover, a well favorable financial 
performance of firm will boost income flow, ensure continuity, enhance product 
quality and also foster sustainability. This study aims to investigate the financial 
performance of the communication sector in relation to banking sector 


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development and the concept and literature on financial performance is of an 
essence in order to have a broad understanding of financial performance.

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