Essays about: "Return on Assets"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 295 essays containing the words Return on Assets.
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1. Power Play: The influence of energy prices on ESG Stocks’ performance during the Energy Crisis A quantitative study performed on the Swedish stock market
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This research paper is focused on the impact of the European energy crisis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) stocks. The paper aims to examine the extent to which the performance of stocks with high ESG scores has been affected by energy prices and volatility during the energy crisis. READ MORE
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2. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE
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3. Ownership concentration and corporate performance of listed companies in China
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between ownership concentration and corporate performance in Chinese listed companies. Enriching the theory of corporate governance. The empirical foundation consists of data collected from 1468 listed companies at the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges in China, spanning 2018 to 2022. READ MORE
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4. Unveiling the Impact of ESG Ratings on Risk-Adjusted Returns : Evidence from European Companies
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This study uses a sample of 600 companies from Europe to investigate the risk-adjusted returns of four portfolios with high and low ESG ratings between 2011 and 2021. Four asset pricing models and additional measures for risk and return are tested on different portfolio weights. READ MORE
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5. Biochar and district heating : The path to negative emissions
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Uppsala Kommun is developing a new city district called Sydöstra staden (SÖS) as an innovative and transformative city district. A technical supply system that aligns with the district’s goals is pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is a process where biomass is heated without the supply of oxygen. READ MORE