EFFECT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANK IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This research examined the ‘’impact of capital structure on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria’’ from 2015-2020. The study found that variables like earning per share and short-term debt to total assets had a 99% positive impact on the profit after tax of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study concluded that capital structure has a significant impact on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. It recommended that Nigerian banks consider using more debt in their capital structure mix to reduce overall capital costs. This research contributes to knowledge by providing empirical evidence for sound decision-making on capital structure.
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