International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness
Vol. 2 No. 9 (2025): International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness

FINANCIAL DISTRESS IN TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTIC COMPANIES IN INDONESIA : COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS

Eka Frema Hidayati (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)
Wiwit Hariyanto (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)



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30 Sep 2025

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to analyze the differences in the level of financial distress among transportation and logistics sompanies in Indonesia between the periode during the pandemic Covid-19 (2020-2021) and after the pandemic Covid-19 (2022-2023). Method: The research sample consisted of 30 companies that met the criteria using purposive sampling techniques. The method use id a quantitative approach with descriptive statistical analysis, normality testing, and a mean difference test. Results: The result show that there is a significant difference between the two periods, with a significant value 0f 0,034 < 0,05. The average level of financial distress increased after the pandemic, accompanied by a decrease in standard deviation, indicating improvements and greater stability in the financial condition of companies post-pandemic. Novelty: These findings support signaling theory, in which changes in a company’s financial condition reflect positive or negative signals to the market and stakeholders.

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IJEIRC

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International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness - researches the broad scope of competitiveness policies and practices across destinations and all regions of the world. With emphasis on mechanisms of economic integration, financial development, creation of prosperity and ...