Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)

Profitability Drivers and Firm Value in Indonesian State-Owned Banks: The Moderating Role of Firm Size

Herdian Wibawa (Universitas Pasundan Bandung, Indonesia)
Jaja Suteja (Universitas Pasundan Bandung, Indonesia)
Atang Hermawan (Universitas Pasundan Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the determinants of profitability, the effect of profitability on firm value, and the moderating role of firm size in Indonesian state-owned banks. State-owned banks are strategically important because their financial performance supports intermediation, public confidence, and national economic development. During 2014-2024, these banks faced regulatory change, digitalization, pandemic disruption, credit restructuring, and uneven profitability recovery. This quantitative causal ex-post facto study used secondary data from five state-owned banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, producing 55 bank-year observations. Panel-data regression and moderated regression analysis were conducted using EViews 13 at a 5% significance level. Liquidity positively affected profitability. Leverage also had a positive effect on profitability. Credit risk significantly reduced profitability and emerged as the most urgent managerial concern. Asset growth positively contributed to profitability. BOPO significantly reduced profitability, confirming the importance of operating efficiency. Profitability significantly increased firm value, while firm size strengthened this relationship as a quasi moderator. These findings emphasize integrated liquidity, funding, credit-risk, growth, and efficiency management. They also provide guidance for managers, regulators, and investors in strengthening sustainable performance and market valuation.

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Journal Info

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jemr

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...