Escalate : Economics and Business Journal
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Escalate : Economics and Business Journal

The Effect of Financial Leverage and Operational Efficiency on Profitability at PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk for the 2015-2025 Period

Amelia Risma Busyra (Pamulang University)
Kartono (Pamulang University)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

This research is motivated by changes in the financial condition of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk from 2015 to 2025 and the differences in research results regarding the effect of financial leverage and operational efficiency on profitability. This study aims to analyze the effect of Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) and Total Asset Turnover (TATO) on Return on Assets (ROA), both partially and simultaneously. The study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression. The population and sample are the annual financial statements of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk for the period 2015 to 2025, with 11 observations. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, correlation coefficients, coefficients of determination, t-tests, and F-tests. The results show that DAR and TATO do not have a significant effect on ROA, either partially or simultaneously. In conclusion, these two variables are not yet the main factors in explaining changes in the company's ROA

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Journal Info

Abbrev

escalate

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Escalate invites both empirical and theoretical articles that explore micro and macro phenomena. The journals publication scope encompasses a wide array of domains, including macro and micro economics, business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting studies, human resource ...