Comparisonal Analysis of Financial Ratio Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic of Go Public Manufacturing Companies Listed on Idx

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the comparison of financial ratios before and during the covid-19 pandemic. The samples of this study were 21 go public manufacturing companies listed on the IDX. The data taken in this study were the 2 nd ,3 rd and 4 th quarters of 2019 and the 2 nd ,3 rd and 4 th quarters of 2020. The analytical technique used in this study was Paired-Sample T-test. The results of the study indicated that liquidity was different before and during the covid-19 pandemic, while profitability, solvency, dividend policy and firm value were just the same as before and during the pandemic. This research indicated that manufacturing companies were still able to survive due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If the pandemic lasts longer, it is hoped that the company will maintain company value in order to survive and gain the trust of investors by using certain strategies. Because of this COVID-19 pandemic, the potential investors are more selective in choosing companies to invest.

Analysis of Financial Performance Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

“…One highly relevant example is the gopublic firm in the hotel, restaurant, and tourist industries. Based on Yaumi et al (2022), it was also said that the negative impact is experienced by companies in the field of finance/banks, land and air transportation, and tourist attractions. The company is expected to have a plan to overcome the impact of the covid-19 outbreak so that its financial performance can improve.…”