Faculty, Accounting Department, Applied Science University, Jordan, Amman
Online published on 29 October, 2013.
The dividend payout ratio is one of the most discussed issues within corporate finance and some academics have called the company's dividend payout policy an unsolved puzzle.
The objective of this paper is to examine if Debt Ratio and Equity Ratio have significant influence on dividend payout ratio (DPR) for banks in Jordan. The study examines the 2005–2011 financial reports of Jordanian banks listed in Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). Results implied that there is no significant effect of leverage through Debt Ratio and Equity Ratio on Jordanian Banks’ Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) during the period from 2005–2011.
Dividend Payout Ratio, Debt Ratio, Equity Ratio, Amman Stock Exchange (ASE)
