Financial performance measurement with cash flow ratios: a research and comparison on borsa istanbul (BIST) main metal industry and accomodation sector

As soon as people start to earn the money that their labor deserves, they begin to control their cash inflows and outflows. This control is more important for businesses established for profit making. Businesses that want to control their cash flows in a more detailed and neat report form refer to the cash flow statement. Knowing cash flow is vital for businesses. It provides both the control of the cash flow within themselves and the opportunity to compare itself with other businesses that use different accounting methods. The success and sustainability of a business is evaluated by the measurability of its financial performance. Cash flow ratios are used in the analysis of the financial situation of the enterprises. The aim of this study is to give information about cash and cash equivalents and cash flow statement, to examine the items of the cash flow statement and to discuss the purposes of cash flow ratios. In this context, within the scope of the study, the financial statements of 17 enterprises operating in the Main Metal Industry sector whose stocks are traded in Borsa Istanbul (BIST) and 9 enterprises operating in the accommodation sector, covering the 5-year period between 2017-2018-2019-2020-2021, were used. The financial performances of companies were measured and the differences between the sectors were compared.