FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SECTOR IN TURKEY: AN EVALUATION WITH RATIO ANALYSIS

<p>This study evaluates the financial performances of Turkcell, Türk Telekom, Kron Teknoloji, Alcatel-Lucent Teletaş and Netaş Telecommunication companies traded on Borsa Istanbul between 2019 and 2023 using the ratio analysis method. The electronic communications sector has a strategic importance in terms of digital transformation and infrastructure investments. By analyzing the companies' key financial indicators such as profitability, liquidity, operating efficiency and financial structure, their position in the sector and financial sustainability are comparatively examined. The findings show that Türk Telekom and Turkcell have reduced their debt burdens, Kron Teknoloji has fluctuated in terms of profitability, Alcatel offers a strong financial structure with low debt ratios, while Netaş has high indebtedness ratios. The study provides important insights into the financial health and competitive dynamics of companies operating in the sector.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: G30, G32, M41</p>