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Liquidity, Solvency and Profitability Analysis Using Cash Flow Ratios and Traditional Ratios: The Telecommunication Sector in Sri Lanka.

@article{Kajananthan2014LiquiditySA,
  title={Liquidity, Solvency and Profitability Analysis Using Cash Flow Ratios and Traditional Ratios: The Telecommunication Sector in Sri Lanka.},
  author={Rajendran Kajananthan and Thirunavukkarasu Velnampy},
  journal={Research Journal of Finance and Accounting},
  year={2014},
  volume={5},
  pages={163-170}
}
This study examines the performance of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC by employing both cash flow ratios and traditional financial ratios over the past five years. Using the financial statements from Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) website, independent sample t-tests were used for the analysis. The performance of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC was measured using liquidity, solvency, and operational efficiency indicators. Results show that traditional ratios generated… 
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