Abstract :

This study examines the variables affecting the firm value (Tobin’s Q) of the Indonesian Stock Exchange’s LQ45 Index between 2019 and 2023. We assess sustainability scores (ESG Score) and some financial performances ratios i.e. return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and debt to equity ratio, whether each respective of these factors influence the firm value (Tobin’s Q) using quantitative analytical data obtained from the Indonesian Stock Exchange website. 41 of the 45 businesses that meet the study’s requirements are the subject of our analysis, yielding 205 samples in total. Eviews version 11 software was used to do multiple linear regression analysis on the data. All the independent factors (X1, X2, X3, and X4) have statistically significant individual effects on the dependent variable, according to our findings, which are based on the t-test results. The probability values for each of these variables are below 0.05. Furthermore, the F-test indicates that the independent factors taken together significantly affect the dependent variable, with a probability value of 0.000. Based on the determination coefficient test, the adjusted R square value is 63.12% which indicates that the independent variable significantly influences the dependent variable.

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Keywords :

DER, ESG, Firm value, ROA, ROE, Tobins’ Q

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