This study explores the impact of financial metrics, specifically Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE), on stock values in Islamic banking in Pakistan. Islamic banking in Pakistan lacks empirical research on how financial indicators like ROA and ROE affect stock values, creating a gap in understanding crucial performance metrics for investors. The study adopts a quantitative method, analyzing secondary statistics from the Pakistan Stock Exchange and Meezan Bank websites for the period 2016–2022. Linear regression in EViews is applied to assesses the relationship between ROA, ROE, and stock prices of the Bank. Results of the study indicates that the stock prices are positively influenced by returns and equity, however, impact of return on asset is statistically significant at 10 percent confidence interval.  The study is limited to data from PSB and IMBS, restricting its generalizability to other banks or markets. Study suggests investors should prioritize ROA and ROE metrics when evaluating stocks in Islamic banking, as they are essential for understanding performance and making informed decisions.

This article focuses on analyzing the return on equity (ROE) indicator as a key measure of the efficiency of commercial banks in Uzbekistan. The study examines differences in ROE across four types of bank ownership structures for the period 1999-2023. The findings indicate that banks with indirect state ownership had the highest average ROE, whereas those with direct state ownership showed the lowest capital profitability. Private banks exhibited high volatility, suggesting a higher risk profile in their operations. Meanwhile, foreign banks demonstrated a stable level of capital efficiency, with an improving trend in recent years. This research provides insights into policies and strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial banks in Uzbekistan.

This paper investigates the determinants of Return on Equity (ROE) in joint-stock companies in Uzbekistan, using the DuPont Model to analyze the impact of profitability, efficiency, and leverage. Panel data from 25 Uzbek non-financial firms over a 10-year period (2014–2023) were examined using fixed and random effects models. While profitability and efficiency show a significant positive effect aligned with the DuPont assumptions, the leverage demonstrates a negative effect. In the lagged model, all three factors have a considerable positive impact. Being the first paper to analyze non-financial companies in Uzbekistan, it provides useful insights into companies’ performance drivers for both researchers and managers.

This article examines theoretical issues relating to the optimization of a company’s asset and capital structure, analyses indicators for assessing the efficiency of asset utilization, and reviews the trends in the structure and the asset-to-capital ratio of Uzbektelecom JSC over recent years. Based on financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, an assessment of the company’s fair value has been carried out, and proposals have been made to optimise the company’s asset and capital structure in order to increase its fair value