Combining Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Mathematical Optimization as a Basis for Capital Decision Making

The present study was conducted with the aim of combining multi-criteria decision making approach and mathematical optimization in evaluating financial efficiency and refining the affecting factors. In this research, based on a quantitative analysis, a distinction is made between capital decision supporting and decision-making, and data envelopment analysis has been used in selecting the investment option. The type of research has been done in terms of theoretical-applied purpose and with survey research design. Using the fuzzy Dematel method, the most effective factors of financial efficiency was: 1) Current ratio, 2) Liquidity of assets, 3) Ownership ratio, 4) Operating cost rate, 5) Firm size, 6) Operating return on assets, 7) Net return Assets, 8) return on equity, 9) current asset turnover, 10) average monthly return, 11) daily price to earnings per share, 12) earnings growth. The statistical population of the research in the refinement of inputs and outputs includes professors and experts and, 183 selected companies of Tehran Stock Exchange in the selection of the optimal capital combination. The evaluation of financial efficiency led to the identification of 42 companies as justified investment options.