Jurnal EMT KITA
Vol 10 No 4 (2026): OCTOBER 2026

The Impact of Debt Financing on Financial Performance and Business Risk at PT PLN (Persero)

Arifah Zahirani (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah)
Aisyah Putri (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah)
Saddam Arafit Siregar (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah)
Henny Andriyani Wirananda (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah)
Indra Fauzi (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the effect of debt financing on financial performance and business risk at PT PLN (Persero) during the 2019–2024 period. Debt financing is an important source of capital for PLN in supporting the development of national electricity infrastructure. Secondary data in the form of financial reports are analyzed using financial ratios such as Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Net Profit Margin (NPM). The results of the study indicate that well-managed debt financing has a positive impact on the company's financial performance, marked by an increase in the profitability ratio and stability of the capital structure. However, risk management is still needed to avoid excessive financial burdens that can increase business risk. PLN's efforts to reduce debt balances and manage financing efficiently have succeeded in increasing the company's net profit. This study provides strategic recommendations for PLN management in maintaining a balance between the use of debt financing and risk control to support the company's sustainability and growth.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

emt

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Jurnal Ekonomi Manajemen Teknologi (EMT) KITA is one of the scientific publications published by the KITA Institute. The purpose of this Journal is to support the theory and practice of development management in the dissemination of research findings in the field. This journal covers fields such ...