Jurnal Akuntansi Bisnis
Vol 19, No 1 (2026): Jurnal Akuntansi Bisnis

THE INFLUENCE OF ESG PERFORMANCE, LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL STRUCTURE, AND CASH HOLDING ON CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Nandita, Olivia Nadya (Andalas University)
Luthan, Elvira (Andalas University)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: In recent years, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations has become increasingly important in corporate decision-making, as stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability regarding corporate sustainability practices. Alongside ESG performance, internal financial factors such as liquidity, capital structure, and retained cash play a crucial role in determining a firm’s ability to maintain operational efficiency and enhance financial performance. However, empirical evidence on how ESG performance and these financial characteristics jointly affect both accounting-based and market-based performance remains inconclusive, particularly in emerging markets such as Indonesia. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of ESG performance, liquidity, capital structure, and cash holding on the financial performance of non-financial sector companies Research Methods: The research employs a quantitative method using secondary data and a purposive sampling technique, resulting in a sample of 48 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Hypothesis testing was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 25. Research Results: The results show that ESG performance has a significant positive effect on financial performance (measured by ROA and Tobin’s Q). Liquidity and capital structure have no significant effect on financial performance. Cash holding has a significant positive effect on ROA but does not significantly affect Tobin’s Originality/Novelty of Research: This study examines the impact of ESG performance, liquidity, capital structure, and retained cash on financial performance, measured using two indicators: accounting performance proxied by Return on Assets (ROA) and market performance proxied by Tobin’s Q. The analysis compares non-financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) using data from 2021 to 2023.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

akuntansi-bisnis

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Business Accounting (JAB) which already has P-ISSN: 1979-360X, E-ISSN 2598-6767 is a Journal of Accounting Studies Program, which contains a collection of academic research findings and scientific contributions from professionals in the field of accounting for advancement and development ...