Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (May-June 2026

Does Profitability Really Matter? Unmasking the Mediating Path Between Market Performance and Firm Value

Briegita, Ruth Anindya (Unknown)
Kahar, Abdul (Unknown)
Parwati, Ni Made Suwitri (Unknown)
Pakawaru, Muhammad Ilham (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of profitability in mediating the effects of stock price, liquidity, and asset growth on firm value in the healthcare subsector of the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2021-2024. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 67 annual reports from 17 companies. Data analysis included descriptive statistic, classical assumption test, and path analysis using SPSS 25. The results indicate that stock price has a significant effect on profitability but does not directly affect firm value. Liquidity has a significant effect on both profitability and firm value. Conversely, asset growth does not affect either profitability or firm value. Profitability mediates the effects of stock price and liquidity on firm value but does not mediate the relationship between asset growth and firm value. these findings indicate that profitability acts as an important mediating variable in the relationship between stock price and liquidity. This study is expected to serve as a reference for companies and investors in making more accurate and strategic decisions, particularly in optimizing financial performance to enhance firm value.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DIJEFA

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The author is invited to submit a paper for Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA). Topics related to this journal include but are not limited to: Accounting and financial reporting Audit Accounting management Taxation Corporate finance Personal finance Financial ...