Empirical Research Study on the Determinants of Market Indicators for 41 Financial Institutions

Abstract

Economic development must consider the evolution of the banking system in general, and the evolution of individual banks on capital markets in particular. As these financial institutions are catalysts for national economies and economic development, studying the main determinants of their market indicators is both timely and important. This research investigated the impact of various financial ratios on market indicators for a sample of 41 financial institutions during the period of Q4 2013–Q4 2021. The empirical results showed that market indicators were mainly influenced by ratios such as return on assets, total debt to assets ratio, and total debt to total capital. In light of these results, management teams in the banking system are called upon to monitor aspects related to bank revenue and bank performance with the purpose of obtaining solid market indicators and attracting potential stock market investors. Relevant policy implications regarding the market performance of listed financial institutions are also addressed.