ANALYSIS OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PROFITABILITY AND RISK IN THE SERVICES SECTOR IN DOLJ REGION

Abstract

The research work consists of an analysis of the correlation between profitability indicators and the risk the company is facing. A range of profitability indicators, as well as risk indicators had to be determined in order to establish the correlation degree. The method used in correlation analysis is based on the Pearson index, used by means of the SPSS software. Profitability ratios and risk indicators were analysed for 300 business entities operating on the market of computer, financial and accounting services in Dolj region, during 2015-2016

Keywords

• profitability
• risk
• correlation