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In the investment world, stock returns are the leading indicator of a company’s performance and the basis for investor decision-making in the capital market. Fluctuations in stock returns reflect market expectations of the company’s prospects. The retail sector in Indonesia is facing significant pressure from post-pandemic shifts in consumer behavior and increased competition. This study aims to analyze the effect of financial distress, company size, liquidity, operating cash flow, and accounting profit on stock returns in retail sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2021 to 2023. This type of research is causally associated with a quantitative approach. The data used is secondary, in the form of financial statements from retail companies. The sampling technique used was purposive, yielding a total of 39 data points from 13 retail companies. Data testing was carried out using SPSS version 24. The results showed that partially, the variables of financial distress, company size, liquidity, and accounting profit had no significant effect on stock returns. Meanwhile, operating cash flow positively impacts stock returns. These findings indicate that fundamental indicators are not always the main determinants of stock returns. Therefore, investors are advised also to consider external factors such as market sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, and government policies that may have a greater influence on stock performance in the capital market.

This research was conducted to analyze and understand the performance of the company PT Tjiwi Kimia Tbk with the Dupont system as an analytical tool. The data used in this study are secondary data, namely the company’s financial statements sourced through the IDX with the observation period 2020-2024. In the analysis conducted, it was found that the performance of the company PT Tjiwi Kimia in 2020-2024 was not good. This is because although the company showed a good ability to manage sales profitability (NPM) in several years and control the use of good debt (declining EM), the lack of efficient use of assets hindered the company’s ability to generate optimal returns for shareholders which resulted in a low ROE value. In signaling theory, a declining Equity Multiplier trend indicates a positive signal to investors regarding prudent debt management and more controllable financial risks. However, the low ROE value indicates a negative signal that the company needs to improve to increase investor confidence in profitability prospects.

Firm value is essential for business sustainability and serves as a key consideration for investors in assessing a company’s prospects. The enhancement of firm value is influenced by various factors observed by both internal and external parties. This study examines the partial effects of profitability, company growth, and capital structure on firm value. The research variables include Return on Assets (ROA) for profitability, Sales Growth for company growth, Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) for capital structure, and Price to Book Value (PBV) for firm value. A quantitative approach was employed using a sample of 25 technology sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2021–2023 period, selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing. The findings indicate that profitability and company growth have a negative effect on firm value, while capital structure has a positive effect. These results contradict signaling theory but support the trade-off theory. This research contributes both theoretically and practically to the field of accounting and serves as a reference for management and investors in making strategic decisions related to enhancing firm value.

Firm value reflects investors’ perception of a company’s success, often associated with stock price. An increase in firm value can serve as a positive signal for investors, indicating promising future prospects. This study aims to examine and explain the influence of leverage, company size, and asset structure on the value of mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The study involves a sample of 77 mining companies for the period 2020–2024. Data was collected using a non-participant observation method. The analytical technique employed is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that leverage has a positive and significant effect on firm value, company size has a negative and significant effect on firm value, and asset structure has a positive but insignificant effect on firm value.

Stunting is a public health issue that can adversely affect children's growth and future prospects. Stunting poses a threat to the achievement of the second global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). One effort to address this problem is by providing knowledge to the community about stunting. This effort can be pursued through activities such as stunting seminars. A seminar was held in Kedungjambe Village on November 20, 2024, with the theme "United Against Stunting: Realizing a Golden Generation." The methods employed included observation, solution formulation and planning, implementation, and evaluation. The outcome of this community engagement activity showed high enthusiasm among seminar participants regarding stunting issues, accompanied by a solid understanding of the material presented.