The effect of pandemic conditions on financial success rankings of BIST SME industrial companies: a different evaluation with the help of comparison of special capabilities of MOORA, MABAC and FUCA methods

Considering COVID-19 pandemic conditions from an MCDM perspective, the change in ranking positions of companies before and during has become more critical for many researchers especially financial decision-makers. In this study, different other studies, a new methodological procedure was followed. For first time, method chosen among alternatives with objective point view, application continued. words, final performance evaluation is based on results method. step, traded BIST SME Industry, which area calculated three methods (MOORA, MABAC FUCA). second correlations between scores stock return current period were compared Spearman Finally, third indirect reference verification result (as it most appropriate successful), necessary analyzes made FUCA According to findings, correlated higher than methods. these results, when comparison conditions, changes prominent: successful companies, companies' overall ranking, favourite sectors have entirely changed base periods. This innovative been proposed time literature successfully applied.