Multifinance
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Multifinance

THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE ON EARNINGS PER SHARE IN THE INDONESIAN BANKING SECTOR

Erik Nugraha (Universitas Sangga Buana YPKP)
Febi Wulandari (Universitas Sangga Buana YPKP)
R. Aryanti Ratnawati (Universitas Sangga Buana YPKP)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

Earning Per Share (EPS) is a ratio used to measure the net income earned by a company relative to the number of outstanding shares, serving as a key indicator for investors in assessing a company’s profitability and potential returns. However, an increase in Financial Leverage does not necessarily lead to a higher EPS. This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of Financial Leverage, measured by the Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), on Earning Per Share (EPS) in banking sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2021–2023 period. The research method employed is a quantitative approach using panel data regression analysis. The research data were obtained from the annual financial statements of 22 companies selected through purposive sampling. The results indicate that Financial Leverage measured by the Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) has a significant effect on Earning Per Share (EPS), while Financial Leverage measured by the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) has a negative and significant effect on Earning Per Share (EPS). However, simultaneously, Financial Leverage does not have a significant effect on Earning Per Share (EPS).

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

multifinance

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Journal of Multifinance: Journal of Economics, Management and Banking is a journal that serves as a medium for studying various phenomena or issues as well as research findings related to Economics, Management, and Business in a broad sense. The journal aims to provide a platform for sharing ...