Journal of Social And Economics Research
Vol 8 No 1 (2026): JSER, June 2026

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COST OF PRODUCTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SELLING PRICES AND PROFITABILITY IN MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TEMPE UCOK

Ziska Ayunda (Politeknik LP3I Medan)
Khairunnisa Almadany (Politeknik LP3I Medan)
Syahril Syahril (Politeknik LP3I Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jul 2026

Abstract

Accurate production-cost measurement determines the quality of selling-price decisions and profitability assessment in microenterprises. This study compares the production cost recorded by Tempe Ucok with the full costing method and analyzes its implications for alternative selling prices and estimated profitability. A quantitative descriptive case-study design was employed using interviews, direct observation, and cost documentation for February and March 2025. Costs were classified into direct materials, direct labor, variable overhead, and fixed overhead. The enterprise recorded production costs of IDR 17,550,000 in February and IDR 18,720,000 in March. After equipment depreciation was included, full-costing production costs increased to IDR 17,635,415 and IDR 18,805,415, equivalent to IDR 1,464.74 and IDR 1,457.78 per unit. Scenario analysis using cost markups of 10%, 15%, and 20% produced theoretical selling-price alternatives of approximately IDR 1,611-IDR 1,758 per unit in February and IDR 1,604-IDR 1,749 in March. The findings show that comprehensive cost recognition provides a more consistent pricing basis and reduces the risk of overstating profitability. Because actual selling prices, units sold, inventory balances, and revenue were not available, profitability is presented as a scenario-based estimate rather than the enterprise's realized profit.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JSER

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Social and Economics Research (JSER) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on critical studies of social and economic research. Investigated the dynamics of teaching and learning of social education, and social and economic problems in society at the primary, senior, and high education ...