Abstract

CUESTA, E. Martín  and  NEWLAND, Carlos. Profitability, diversification and patrimony in three argentine big companies, 1926-1955. Am. Lat. Hist. Econ [online]. 2016, vol.23, n.2, pp.204-228. ISSN 2007-3496.  https://doi.org/10.18232/alhe.v23i2.713.

This paper presents a comparative analysis of three large Argentine companies (Bunge & Born, Garovaglio & Zorraquín, and Mercado Central de Frutos) between 1926 and 1955. The evolution of equity and profits is described, and related to business and macroeconomic conditions. These indicators reflect the performance of the companies, and the results of different business strategies. Using as sources reports and balance sheets the relationship between diversification and profits is discussed.

Keywords : business history; Argentine history; Mercado Central de Frutos; enterprises profits.