Intellectual Capital, Digital Transformation, and Firm Value: A Cross-Country Analysis of Indonesian and Malaysian Banks

  • Aldena Selavi Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Bima Cinintya Pratama Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Suryo Budi Santoso Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
  • Ira Hapsari Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of intellectual capital components human capital (HC), structural capital (SC), and physical capital (PC) on firm value (FV), with digital transformation (DT) serve as a moderating variable. The research population consists of banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and Bank Negara Malaysia during the periods 2020–2023. A total of 248 observations were obtained using purposive sampling. Employing panel data regression with Stata, the results show that SC have significant positive impact on FV, PC have significant negative impact on FV, whereas HC and DT demonstrate no direct effect. However, DT significantly moderates the relationship between SC and FV, highlighting its role in strengthening organizational structures to enhance firm value in the banking sector. The findings imply that banks should prioritize digital transformation strategies that optimize structural capital such as processes, systems, and knowledge management in order to maximize firm value. Moreover, regulators and policymakers are encouraged to foster digital readiness across the industry to ensure sustainable competitiveness in the era of digital banking.

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Published
2025-12-31
How to Cite
SELAVI, Aldena et al. Intellectual Capital, Digital Transformation, and Firm Value: A Cross-Country Analysis of Indonesian and Malaysian Banks. SAR (Soedirman Accounting Review) : Journal of Accounting and Business, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 2, p. 108 - 124, dec. 2025. ISSN 2598-0718. Available at: <https://jos.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/sar/article/view/18362>. Date accessed: 16 jan. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.32424/1.sar.2025.10.2.18362.

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