Determinants of bank profitability during oil price decline: Evidence from selected banks in Oman

Laila Al-Harthy, Revenio Jalagat, Jr. and Karima Sayari
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Laila Al-Harthy: Al-Zahra College for Women
Revenio Jalagat, Jr.: Al-Zahra College for Women
Karima Sayari: Al-Zahra College for Women

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2021, vol. 10, issue 8, 200-217

Abstract: This study examines the influence of macroeconomic factors, namely Inflation, Gross Domestic Production (G.D.P.) and changes in oil price and Bank-Specific Factors such as capital, asset size, liquidity risk, loan and deposit on bank profitability as measured by return on equity (R.O.E.) and net profit ratio (NPR) during the period of oil price decline, 2013-2017. The top 7 commercial banks were chosen as a sample of the study based on the availability of the data and the possible influence it can contribute to representing Oman's banking industry. The quantitative approach utilized appropriate statistical tools to analyze and interpret the secondary data gathered, including descriptive statistics, panel regression, Pearson correlation, and correlation matrix. Key findings of the study revealed no significant relationship between macroeconomic factors and the return on equity. There is also no significant relationship between macroeconomic factors and the net profit ratio. On the other hand, bank-specific factors significantly correlate return on equity and the net profit ratio. The study's findings contribute to the bank's management, economic policymakers, a research body, and academia in distinguishing the best indicator for a bank's profitability influenced by macroeconomic and bank-specific factors. Key Words:Macroeconomic factors, bank-specific factors, return on equity, net profit ratio, oil price decline, Oman.

Date: 2021
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