Jurnal Dinamika Akuntansi
Vol 8, No 1 (2016): March 2016

THE INFLUENCE OF DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AND FREE CASH FLOW TO DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

Hapsari, Yurizki Wida ( IKIP PGRI)
Isharijadi, Isharijadi ( IKIP PGRI)
Widhianningrum, Purweni ( IKIP PGRI)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Mar 2017

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effect of dividend payout ratio and free cash flow to the debt to equity at the manufacturing companies which listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The population of this study is manufacturing companies which listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange during the year 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 a number of 128 companies. Purposive sampling is used for sampling technique, as many as 33 companies. Data analytical technique in the study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study proved that the dividend payout ratio had significant negative effect on the debt to equity. It showed that the dividend payments appeared as a substitute for debt in the capital structure at the company. Free cash flow positively and significantly influenced debt to equity. It was due to the investment in working capital of the company was greater than the companys operating cash flow.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JDA

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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