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Financial Assessment of Greece's Top 10 Energy Enterprises Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

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This study conducts a comprehensive financial assessment of Greece's ten largest energy companies during the tumultuous period of 2019 to 2022, amidst the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing a meticulous analysis of crucial profitability ratios, I delve into the financial resilience and adaptability of these firms within the ever-evolving energy sector landscape. My findings reveal a diverse spectrum of financial performances during the early pandemic years (2019-2020), with notable discrepancies in net profit margins. As the world transitioned to the post-pandemic era (2021-2022), I witnessed varying degrees of adaptability, with certain companies demonstrating impressive resilience while others grappled with shifting market dynamics. This research underscores the imperative of tailored financial strategies and adept cost management practices within the energy sector to effectively weather the challenges of an uncertain world. The insights gleaned offer valuable guidance to industry stakeholders and decision-makers in navigating the complex terrain of Greece's energy landscape.

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  • Gazilas, Emmanouil Taxiarchis, 2023. "Financial Assessment of Greece's Top 10 Energy Enterprises Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic," MPRA Paper 121312, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Gazilas, Emmanouil Taxiarchis, 2025. "Analyzing U.S. Tariff Effects: An Event Study on Greek Energy Companies," MPRA Paper 124354, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Gazilas, Emmanouil Taxiarchis, 2024. "Urban Fixed-Line Telecommunication Density and Its Influence on Financial Outcomes in Greece's Leading Telecom Firms," MPRA Paper 122531, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Covar, Eliska, 2024. "Pandemic Resilience in Czech's Big Four Firms," MPRA Paper 124349, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. Emmanouil Taxiarchis Gazilas, 2024. "Does Urban Fixed-Line Telecommunication Density Influence Profitability and Operational Efficiency in Greece's Telecommunications Industry?," Finance, Accounting and Business Analysis, University of National and World Economy, Institute for Economics and Politics, vol. 6(2), pages 228-239, December.
    5. Covar, Eliska, 2025. "Resilience and Rebound: A Financial Analysis of Czech's Big Four Accounting Firms Post-COVID-19 Recovery," MPRA Paper 124351, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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