Capital Intensity And Asset Efficiency In Regional Islamic Banks: Evidence From Bank BJB Syariah

Abstract

Introduction: Bank BJB Syariah, as a regional Islamic financial institution, continues to face challenges in maximizing financial performance, particularly in optimizing asset utilization to support product sales. This study aims to investigate the impact of Capital Intensity Ratio (CIR) a key economic metric measuring capital efficiency in generating productive assets on the asset growth of Bank BJB Syariah over the period 2009–2024.

Methods: This research applies a quantitative descriptive approach using annual financial data from 2009 to 2024. The empirical analysis is conducted using simple linear regression, incorporating classical assumption testing, a partial t-test, and the coefficient of determination to evaluate the significance and strength of the relationship between CIR and asset value.

Results: Findings reveal that CIR has a positive and significant effect on asset performance, with the coefficient of determination indicating that CIR contributes 56.7% to the total variation in asset growth.

Conclusion And Suggestion: The results highlight Bank BJB Syariah’s ability to manage capital effectively, leading to enhanced asset productivity, profitability, and competitive positioning within the Islamic banking sector. It is suggested that the bank maintains and further optimizes its capital utilization strategies to support sustained long-term financial performance.