The Es Accounting and Finance
Vol. 1 No. 01 (2022): The Es Accounting And Finance (ESAF)

Analysis of Factors Affecting Leverage in Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange

Arni Maharani (Trisakti University)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2022

Abstract

This study aims to examine the factors that affect leverage, as measured by profitability, liquidity, asset tangibility, growth opportunity, company size, business risk, and free cash flow. Profitability is measured by return on assets, and liquidity is measured by the current ratio in influencing leverage. The population used in this study were 438 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2012-2015. The research sample was selected using a purposive sampling method so that 208 manufacturing companies were found that met the criteria. Data analysis in this study used multiple regression. The results showed that profitability and liquidity had a significant negative effect on leverage, growth opportunity had a positive effect on leverage, and firm size has a positive effect on leverage. Meanwhile, asset tangibility, business risk, and free cash flow do not affect leverage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

esaf

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

ESAF - The Es Accounting and Finance is a peer-reviewed journal and open access three times a year (March, July and November) published by Eastasouth Institute. ESAF aims to publish articles in the field of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Auditing and Forensic ...