The Effect of Current Ratio, Earning Per Share and Debt to Equity Ratio on Stock Prices

Abstract

This study aims to determine the partial and simultaneous effect of the current ratio, earning per share, and debt to equity ratio on stock prices in basic industrial and chemical sector companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the period 2015-2019. The population in this study are basic industrial and chemical sector companies for the period 2015-2019. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive verification approach. The analysis used is linear regression analysis. Based on the result of the study, partially current ratio has a negative and significant effect on stock prices, earning per share has a positive and significant effect on stock prices, while debt to equity ratio has a negative and significant effect on stock prices. The simultaneously current ratio and earning per share have a significant effect on stock prices.