Laxmikantham, P. (PhD)Yirgu, Yodit2018-07-032023-11-082018-07-032023-11-082017-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5728Determinants of Profitability: Evidence from Large Manufacturing food and beverage Companies of Addis Ababa. This study sets out to examine the determinants of food and beverages profitability specifically focused on large manufacturing companies of the sector who submitted their annual financial statement reportto ERCA LTO, during the period 2011-2015. Consequently,the researcher used secondary data obtained from the financial statements (Balance sheet and Profit/Loss account) of food and beverage companies, and financial publications of CSA, MOFED and MOT. Quantitative research approach was adopted.The study performs a panel least square regression analysis to examine the proposed relationship. The study had a population size of 29 food and beveragecompanies operating in Addis Ababa. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sampled companies from the period of 2011-2015, consisting of 14 companies with 70 observations.The results of panel least square regression analysis showed that: Firm size, Leverage and capital intensity, have statistically significant and negative impact on profitability. On the other hand, Managerial efficiency has a positive and statistically significant impact on manufacturing food and beverage companies’ profitability. The study concluded that size may have no or negative impact on profitability, managerial efficiency has strong effect on profitability. Beside the study suggested for the stakeholders that give more attention on the major variables of the sectors such as firm size and capital intensity. While the results may not be generalizable to all food and beverage manufacturing companies found in the country, the findings should provide food and beverage executives and managers with valuable information for developing their strategies with regard to firm specific determinants. Key Words: - ROA, Firm specific factors, Inflationen-USROAFirm specific factorsInflationThesis