IJEFSD
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development (IJEFSD

THE IMPACT OF ESG DISCLOSURE, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, AND CASH HOLDING ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND FIRM VALUATION

Eny Maryanti (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)
Ayu Faizatul Machmuda (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Disclosure, Competitive Advantage, and Cash Holding on Financial Performance and Firm Value. Quantitative methods were used with secondary data from 50 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2020-2024 period. The analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression. The results show that Cash Holding have a significant positive effect on Financial Performance and Firm Value. ESG Disclosure has no significant effect on Financial Performance or Firm Value, indicating that ESG practices are not yet a primary consideration for investors. Competitive advantage has a significant positive effect on financial performance, but not on firm value, indicating that competitive advantage has a greater impact on a company's internal operational efficiency than on market perceptions of firm value. This finding confirms that sustainability initiatives have not yet had a direct financial impact, while a strong competitive position has a significant impact on firm performance. This study provides important insights for managers and investors in decision making.

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Abbrev

IJEFSD

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development (IJEFSD) is an international, peer-reviewed, and scholarly journal aimed at being a platform for interdisciplinary researchers across the globe to develop and advance both theory and practice of economics and finance while ...