Research Article

The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts

Volume: 10 Number: 1 March 28, 2025
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The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts

Abstract

In recent years, machine learning techniques have come to the forefront for profitability forecasting due to their flexibility in computation, ability to work with large and diverse data types, and capability to predict real-time changes. In addition, predicting profitability in practice is challenging and requires expertise. The primary aim of this study is to determine the most suitable profitability prediction model using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) algorithms, one of the machine learning techniques. Furthermore, the ANN prediction model was applied to the data set for the 2010-2019 quarters created from the financial statements of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) companies traded in Borsa Istanbul (BIST) and the prediction success of the ANN technique was interpreted by comparing the findings obtained with the findings obtained as a result of panel data analysis. The comparison of these values with the findings of the panel data analysis has led to the conclusion that ANN prediction models can make more successful forecasts than panel data analysis models.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Financial Forecast and Modelling

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

December 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Peker, A., & Tunalı, D. (2025). The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 10(1), 160-183. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1602204
AMA
1.Peker A, Tunalı D. The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts. EPF Journal. 2025;10(1):160-183. doi:10.30784/epfad.1602204
Chicago
Peker, Ayşegül, and Duygu Tunalı. 2025. “The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 (1): 160-83. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1602204.
EndNote
Peker A, Tunalı D (March 1, 2025) The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 1 160–183.
IEEE
[1]A. Peker and D. Tunalı, “The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts”, EPF Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 160–183, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.30784/epfad.1602204.
ISNAD
Peker, Ayşegül - Tunalı, Duygu. “The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10/1 (March 1, 2025): 160-183. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1602204.
JAMA
1.Peker A, Tunalı D. The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts. EPF Journal. 2025;10:160–183.
MLA
Peker, Ayşegül, and Duygu Tunalı. “The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 160-83, doi:10.30784/epfad.1602204.
Vancouver
1.Ayşegül Peker, Duygu Tunalı. The Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks and Panel Data Analysis on Profitability Prediction: The Case of Real Estate Investment Trusts. EPF Journal. 2025 Mar. 1;10(1):160-83. doi:10.30784/epfad.1602204