Objective: The significance of human capital is well recognized in contemporary times, and the management of firms with a knowledge-centric approach has underscored the importance of intellectual and human capital as key competitive advantages. Among these, the banking industry holds considerable importance, necessitating the industry's focus on leveraging human capital.Methodology: This study examines the relationship between the human capital value-added coefficient, a component of intellectual capital, and bank performance. The CAMEL model is employed to determine the functional components of bank performance. Financial statement data from ۱۲ banks for the years ۲۰۱۲ to ۲۰۲۲ were utilized.Findings: The study's findings indicate a significant relationship between the intellectual capital value-added coefficient and variables such as capital adequacy, asset quality, management, and income, with a nonlinear inverted U-shaped function. In contrast, the relationship between the human capital value-added coefficient and liquidity is nonlinear and U-shaped.Conclusion: The study reveals that human capital value-added significantly impacts bank performance indicators, exhibiting nonlinear, inverted U-shaped relationships with capital adequacy, management, and income, and a U-shaped relationship with liquidity. Strategic investment in human capital is essential for optimizing these performance metrics in the banking sector. Objective: The significance of human capital is well recognized in contemporary times, and the management of firms with a knowledge-centric approach has underscored the importance of intellectual and human capital as key competitive advantages. Among these, the banking industry holds considerable importance, necessitating the industry's focus on leveraging human capital. Methodology: This study examines the relationship between the human capital value-added coefficient, a component of intellectual capital, and bank performance. The CAMEL model is employed to determine the functional components of bank performance. Financial statement data from ۱۲ banks for the years ۲۰۱۲ to ۲۰۲۲ were utilized. Findings: The study's findings indicate a significant relationship between the intellectual capital value-added coefficient and variables such as capital adequacy, asset quality, management, and income, with a nonlinear inverted U-shaped function. In contrast, the relationship between the human capital value-added coefficient and liquidity is nonlinear and U-shaped. Conclusion: The study reveals that human capital value-added significantly impacts bank performance indicators, exhibiting nonlinear, inverted U-shaped relationships with capital adequacy, management, and income, and a U-shaped relationship with liquidity. Strategic investment in human capital is essential for optimizing these performance metrics in the banking sector.

Human Capital Value-Added Coefficient, Banking, CAMEL, Nonlinear Function