I-Finance Journal
Vol 12 No 1 (2026): I-FINANCE: a Research Journal on Islamic Finance

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROFIT-SHARING FINANCING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF ISLAMIC BANKS: A CASE STUDY OF BANK MUAMALAT INDONESIA

Frida Eka Ristanti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung)
Rokhmat Subagiyo (Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung)
Ummu Sholihah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the role of profit-sharing financing (mudharabah and musyarakah) in shaping the profitability of Bank Muamalat Indonesia during 2018–2025, a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, restructuring, and capital injections. Using quarterly financial data and multiple regression analysis, results show no significant effect of mudharabah and musyarakah financing on profitability, either jointly or individually. The low coefficient of determination (9.9%) indicates that profitability is largely driven by external factors and non-financial strategies. The novelty of this research lies in challenging the assumption that profit-sharing financing automatically boosts Islamic banks’ earnings, especially in times of crisis. Practically, the findings highlight the need for risk management reassessment and income diversification, while offering regulators empirical evidence to balance Shariah principles with business sustainability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

I-Finance

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

I-Finance: a Research Journal on Islamic Finance is a peer-reviewed journal on Islamic ...