THE EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY, LEVERAGE, AND INFLATION ON PROFITABILITY (Case Study in Construction and Building Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange)

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This study aims to determine the effect of leverage liquidity and inflation on profitability. This research was conducted on 9 companies in the construction and building sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2014-2018 period. The research method of verification with a population quantitative approach in this study is construction and building companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The number of samples is 9 companies and a population of 18 companies. The method used is a purposive sampling method, data processing using the program Eviews'9. Statistical data analysis was used by using the classical assumption test, normality test, multicollinearity test, and hypothesis testing. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that partially the Current Ration variables have a significant effect on ROE. Meanwhile, the Debt Equity Ratio variable has no significant effect on ROE and the Consumer Price Index has a significant effect on ROE. The results of this research are expected to have an impact on the company, especially the construction sector in increasing profitability. The company should see liquidity and inflation which affect company profits. Profitability fluctuations that occur in this study are mostly caused by decreased profits experienced by the company.
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Profitability, Leverage, Inflation, Liquidity
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