Syntax Literate: Jurnal Ilmiah
Indonesia p�ISSN: 2541-0849 e-ISSN: 2548-1398
Vol. 7, No. 10, Oktober
2022
EXPLORING THE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGICAL
DISRUPTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF
PT JASA MARGA TOLLROAD OPERATOR (JMTO)
Muhammad Aldi Wicaksono, Eka Pria Anas
Master of Management Program, Faculty of
Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia
E-mail: [email protected],
[email protected]
Abstract
The
rapid development of technology in recent years has disrupted economic and
business activities in all sectors of the world, thus becoming a challenge and
threat to companies in maintaining their business continuity and financial
performance. Companies face the risk of financial distress if they cannot adapt
quickly to changing conditions. This study aims to analyze the impact of
technological disruption on corporate financial performance and business
sustainability. A case study was conducted on the toll road operators in
Indonesia, namely PT Jasamarga Tollroad Operator (JMTO), which is facing a
disruptive situation due to changes in technology and toll transaction policies
in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive case study approach
to analyze the company's business model and Strategy. It uses a quantitative
method by calculating financial projections and measuring company performance
using financial ratios. The results of the study show that the company's
financial performance has decreased significantly and can potentially be
exposed to financial distress if management does not have an effective
adaptation strategy in dealing with technological disruptions. This contributes
to providing an overview of the impact of technological disruption on the
company's performance and business continuity, thus encouraging company
management to develop an effective adaptation strategy plan in dealing with
various changes.
Keywords: Technological
Disruption, Toll Road Operators, Corporate Strategy, Financial Performance
Introduction
The term
"disruption" is the opposite of the concept of
"sustainability" (Christensen, 1998). Disruption is a disturbance
that causes a significant change that occurs in an industry or market, such as
massive technological developments. Technology develops exponentially and often
faster than people, organizations, or society can adapt (Downes & Mui,
1998). Technology has rapidly changed company strategy and business competition
since the end of the 20th century and the following years (Bettis & Hitt,
1995). The internet is changing how people socialize, relate, and do business
(Marcus, 2016). Based on the results of a survey conducted by
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) of 1,322 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in 77
countries, rapid technological developments in recent years have the potential
to generate new markets and change all aspects of future economic and business
activities (Setiaji, 2015). Technological disruption occurs when a new
technology or innovative business model displaces established practices and
disrupts existing industries. This phenomenon occurs in all sectors in the
world, including in Indonesia.
The Indonesian toll road
industry, there is a technological disruption when the government plans to
implement a non-cash toll transaction system with the Multi-Lane Free Flow
(MLFF) scheme based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology.
This system will replace the previous toll payment technology using electronic
money (e-Toll and e-Toll Pass). Minister of Public Works and Public Housing
(PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, through Ministerial Letter Number PB.02.01-Mn/132
dated January 27, 2021, has determined Roatex Ltd., which was the initiator of
the GNSS technology-based MLFF system as the winner of the tender and
subsequently became the only toll road operator implementing the Toll
Transaction System with the MLFF scheme in Indonesia. This policy will change
the pattern of business competition in the toll road industry. Limited
competition occurs in specific industries or geographic areas where market
entry and exit decisions are controlled by regulations (Mahon & Murray,
1981). New regulations may limit the products and services offered by companies
within the geographical scope of the market (Smith & Grimm, 1987). The
magnitude of change brought about by deregulation was influenced by the
restrictive regulations imposed on firms within the industry (Reger et al.,
1992). Companies cannot take advantage of opportunities that arise to increase
their competence due to restrictions on market entry (Reger et al., 1992).
Thus, the Government's decision to implement the MLFF system poses a threat to
toll road operator companies, which have so far carried out their business activities
in the toll road transaction services field.
The company's adaptive
response can be triggered by industry deregulation that changes the competitive
landscape (Peteraf & Reed, 2007). Strategic adaptation and competency
renewal are needed in dealing with environmental changes and business
competition conditions triggered by the emergence of new technologies,
increased customer expectations, offers from competitors, and the imposition of
new regulations in the industry (Augier & Teece, 2009). Therefore,
strategic management must be carried out by utilizing existing technology and
facing continuous technological changes (Drejer, 2001). Companies must
consistently build and develop capabilities to maintain a competitive advantage
to grow in a changing environment (Verona & Ravasi, 2003).
Suppose the company cannot
adapt by changing its business strategy and fails to overcome the challenges of
this disruption, it is likely that the company will not be able to survive due
to financial distress. This can occur when the business's income is
insufficient to cover the costs incurred by the company, the rate of return
realized is much lower than the capital invested, or the average return on
investment is continuously lower than the company's cost of capital (Altman et
al., 2019). In addition, company failure can be caused by weak adaptability in
aligning business strategies with changing industrial conditions (Helfat et
al., 2009). An unsustainable business model is also one of the reasons why
companies are easily disrupted by changing conditions, resulting in potential
business failure (Altman et al., 2019). Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively
analyze the company's strategy and business model to assess its resilience to
technological disruption. The company's business continuity can be analyzed
based on its financial performance when experiencing a technological
disruption.
To explore and understand
the impact of technological disruption on financial performance and business
continuity in the Indonesian toll road industry, this research attempts to
examine the strategy and business model of the largest toll road operating
company in Indonesia, namely PT Jasa Marga Tollroad Operator, as well as
analyze and compare the performance of financial companies in normal situations
with the projected performance of financial companies when there is a
technological disruption, which is measured using financial ratios and z-score
indicators. Evaluation of financial statements can be used to project company
performance and anticipate situations that can potentially occur in the future
(Brigham & Houston, 2006). Financial report analysis can be performed in
several categories:short-term solvency or liquidity ratios, long-term solvency
or financial leverage ratios, asset management or asset utilization ratios, and
profitability ratios. Financial ratio analysis can be used to explain
correlations or relationships that can be compared to understand the conditions
and trends that occur in the company, as well as to analyze the factors that
influence these ratios (Subramanyam & Wild, 2010).
Research Method
This research was
conducted by analyzing the corporate strategy and financial performance of PT
Jasamarga Tollroad Operator (JMTO), which was facing a disruptive situation due
to changes in technology and toll transaction policies in Indonesia. The case
study approach method is a type of descriptive qualitative case study that
reveals a more detailed and in-depth understanding of the description of an
object that could be adopted in the broader environment (Susanto, 2020). Qualitative
studies are well suited for investigating complex phenomena in natural and
novel research settings (Yin, 2013). This research method was expected to capture
these complex objects and understand them in depth, while researchers could
capture the significance of the research (Raco, 2010). Qualitative case studies
give researchers access to a deeper level of understanding of new or complex
phenomena in detail for exploratory purposes (Golicic et al., 2005).
Qualitative investigations offer a better understanding of information
(Tewksbury, 2009). Case studies aim to provide in-depth empirical evidence in
the form of specific cases which were generally used to test a theory.
This research uses a
qualitative approach in determining the subjects and research objects to be
analyzed, but also uses a quantitative method by calculating financial
projectionsand measuring company performance using financial ratios. The
analysis of the company's business model and strategy is carried out utilizing
information obtained from official reports as well as through direct interviews
with management. Financial performance is analyzed for normal situations,
compared to projected financial performance during disruptions. Scenario
analysis and alternative strategies are carried out to maintain business
continuity when facing disruption situations as measured by the company's
financial performance. This research method is used to verify by conducting
studies to establish facts and analyze the results systematically.
To measure the condition
of a company, financial performance analysis can be done by reviewing the
company's financial statements. One of the indicators in assessing financial
performance is to analyze financial ratios and compare them for a certain
period. In this study, financial performance analysis was carried out using
financial report data obtained directly from research subjects in the form of
official reports issued by the company. To capture a holistic perspective and
increase the validity of the research, data and information were also obtained
from semi-structured face-to-face interviews with the company's Directors and
Management to explain the company's business processes and strategic business
plans. This interview was also conducted to clarify the information and data
used. The interview lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The interviewees were briefed on
the topic and research objectives before the interview. An interview protocol
is provided to explore the impact of technological disruption on the company's
financial performance that can affect business continuity, including a series
of open questions, including the opportunities and challenges faced by
technological disruption.
Open-ended questions give
the interviewee freedom to share their experiences and opinions to allow the
interviewer to follow up on the topic in greater depth (Turner, 2010). Some questions
are given more attention during a particular interview, depending on the
position and role of the interviewee. Follow-up questions are asked to enable
the interviewee to further describe the situation related to a particular
activity or process. All information and findings obtained were triangulated
from several data sources and clarified again through follow-up interviews to
ensure accuracy.
Result and Discussion
PT Jasamarga Tollroad
Operator (JMTO) is one of the subsidiaries of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, a
toll road service provider. Jasa Marga owns 99.98% shares in PT JMTO. As of
December 2022, PT JMTO had operated 1,412.28 km of toll roads or 56% of the
total 2,470.44 km of toll roads operating in Indonesia. This has made PT JMTO
the market leader in toll road operations PT JMTO continues to strengthen its
existence to increase the operation of toll road sections in both internal and
external market share. PT JMTO's Business Lines include toll road operation
services which include transaction services, traffic services, and maintenance
services. In addition, PT JMTO also provides information technology services for
toll road equipment and siinfokom equipment, and also toll payment system
management services.
At the end of 2023, the
Government of Indonesia is targeting the implementation of a modern toll road
transaction system, with plans to implement a non-cash toll transaction system
with contactless and non-stop technology with an application-based Multi-Lane
Free Flow (MLFF) scheme that uses Global Navigation Satellite technology System
(GNSS). Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) allows online toll payments without
stopping at the toll gate.
The GNSS-based MLFF
policy implementation plan will undoubtedly have an impact on changing the
business model in the toll road industry. The government has appointed Roatex
Ltd. through PT Roatex Indonesia Toll System (RITS) as the only service
provider that will become the operator of all toll roads in Indonesia when the
GNSS-based MLFF scheme is implemented. As such, all toll road operators
currently providing transaction services will lose their market, impacting the
company's business and financial performance.
MLFF implementation can
cause PTJMTO to lose revenue from transaction services, ETC services, and
IT-based services that support toll transactions. With changes in toll
transaction technology following the implementation of Multi-Lane Free Flow
(MLFF) on all toll roads in Indonesia, the challenges faced by PT JMTO include:
1.
Business
Operations. Transaction services in the PT JMTO toll road
operation business line are in danger of stopping and being replaced by the
Implementing Business Entity (BUP) appointed by the Government, namely PT
Roatex Indonesia Toll System (RITS)
2.
Financial
Performance. PT JMTO faces the potential risk of losing revenue
from toll road transaction services and its supporting businesses so the
business growth target cannot be achieved.
3.
Human Resources.
With
the implementation of MLFF managed by BUP, PT JMTO's operational officers in
transaction services, which are currently quite numerous, are at risk of losing
their jobs.
4.
Impairment of
Assets / Investment Value. Supporting operational assets and
investments that PT JMTO has issued in the field of transaction services cannot
be used resulting in a decrease in the value of assets that must be imported
(additional expenses).
A. Analysis
of Corporate Strategy and Business Model
Operating toll roads is one of the core competencies
within the Jasa Marga Group as a pioneer toll road company in Indonesia.
Currently, this competency serves as the value proposition of PT JMTO, a
subsidiary of Jasa Marga, which is directed to develop and maximize the toll
road operating system to capture both the internal captive market of the Jasa
Marga Group and external market share. PT JMTO is expected to become a service
provider in toll road operations, focusing on the principles of operational
excellence by implementing a cost leadership strategy.� The adoption of the Management Fee scheme as
the business model allows PT JMTO to avoid substantial investments in asset
acquisition. This approach helps in minimizing the initial cost burden for the
company and supports the implementation of a cost leadership strategy.
PT JMTO continues to utilize a contract scheme with a
management fee approach in its business operations rather than adopting
operating leases. By adopting a business model based on performance-oriented
management contracts and leveraging state-of-the-art technology, PT JMTO can
achieve greater flexibility in resource optimization, delivering top-notch
services at a comparatively lower cost. Under this business model, PT JMTO will
generate operating revenues through toll road management contracts, with the
profit margin being equivalent to the cumulative management fees earned from
all the toll roads it serves. Moreover, PT JMTO stands to gain an additional
profit margin if it successfully streamlines operating expenses.
PT JMTO is urged to enhance its self-reliance by
continuously enhancing its capabilities and technological proficiency to
optimize its business operations. This decision is driven by the ongoing
development of the toll road operating system, particularly due to the
emergence of advanced technology, which introduces potential changes that may
pose business risks. Hence, PT JMTO has initiated the integration of technology
into its business strategy as a means to enhance the company's capabilities and
gain a competitive edge within the industry. This aligns with the concept that
highlights the importance of strategic adaptation and competency renewal in
response to environmental changes and competitive conditions (Augier &
Teece, 2009). Continuous capability development is crucial to maintaining a
competitive advantage (Verona & Ravasi, 2003).
PT JMTO persistently pursues innovation and service
development while leveraging toll road operation technology. These efforts are
not limited to toll roads under the Jasa Marga Group but can also be
implemented on toll roads owned by other BUJTs (Business Units of Toll Road
Companies). The strategic focus of PT JMTO revolves around expanding its toll
road operation services to encompass a wider operational area, alongside other
complementary businesses. Furthermore, PT JMTO has commenced the development of
additional ventures beyond the toll road operating ecosystem, as part of its
diversification strategy, while concurrently optimizing its resources,
competencies, and capabilities. As a result, PT JMTO is expected to continue
expanding its market share and maintain its position as the leading player in
the toll road operation industry.
B. Business
Revenue Analysis
Examining the company's operating income over the past
years enables us to gain insights into the origins, proportions, growth
patterns, and influential factors impacting the company's financial
performance. This analysis serves as a foundation for identifying strengths and
weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats that might influence future
revenue growth. The graph below illustrates the growth of PT JMTO's operating
income and expenses during the period from 2018 to 2022.
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Over the course of five years, from 2018 to 2022, PT
JMTO's operating income has demonstrated a relatively consistent growth,
exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24%. Simultaneously, direct
expenses related to PT JMTO's business activities have also exhibited a
consistent upward trend, with a CAGR of 25%. The toll road operation business
line, encompassing transaction services, traffic services, and maintenance
services, has contributed the most to the company's total operating revenues.
This business segment has also witnessed a continuous increase in revenue, with
a CAGR of 21%, corresponding to the expanding number of toll road sections
managed by PT JMTO each year.
Conversely, revenue from IT-based services (sisinfokom
and lattol) experienced negative growth, with a CAGR of -3%, as did revenue
from electronic toll collection services, with a CAGR of -4%. These findings
indicate that only the toll road operation business line has exhibited positive
advancements in both revenue value and growth over the past five years.
Consequently, operating income stands as the primary income source for PT JMTO,
significantly influencing its profitability performance.
Based on analysis of PT JMTO's financial performance
over the past five years, specifically from 2018 to 2022, it can be concluded
that the company has shown a satisfactory performance under normal conditions.
To gain a deeper understanding, a more detailed examination was carried out to
assess the performance of PT JMTO's operating revenues in 2022, aiming to
analyze the sensitivity and contribution of each line of business or service to
the company's financial performance. The proportion of PT JMTO's operating
revenues in 2022, categorized by line of business or type of service, is as
follows:
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Total
Revenue of PT JMTO: IDR 1.8 T
Total
Revenue of PT JMTO related to the Transaction Service Business: IDR 1,064.17
billion
Total
Revenue of PT JMTO related to the Traffic Service Business: IDR 736.53 billion
This indicates that toll road transaction services
make a substantial contribution to PT JMTO's operating revenues, accounting for
59% of the company's total operating revenues, while the remaining 41% is
attributed to toll road traffic services. This proportion remains relatively consistent
year after year, as transaction services encompass a wider range of activities
compared to traffic services.
C. Profitability
Analysis
The company's level of profitability is determined not
only by the performance of its operating revenues but also by the magnitude of
costs incurred. Conducting a cost analysis helps identify and assess costs that
have an impact on the company's profitability, including operational costs,
labor costs, overhead costs, and other expenses associated with its business
activities. These factors can influence the company's operating profit
performance. Financial ratio analysis offers a means to examine the company's
profitability performance through calculations such as gross profit margin, net
profit margin, Return on Assets (RoA), and Return on Equity (RoE). The graph
below illustrates PT JMTO's operating profit and operating profit margin for
the period from 2018 to 2022.
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The consistent growth in business revenues has
contributed to an annual increase in PT JMTO's net profit. PT JMTO's Operating
Profit/EBIT has displayed positive growth until 2021 but is projected to
decline in 2022. This decline can be attributed to the lower growth rate of
operating income in 2022 compared to the increase in operating expenses. The
operating profit margin has fluctuated from year to year, and in 2022, it is
expected to decrease significantly compared to 2021, despite PT JMTO's overall
business growth. The fluctuations in operating profit margins are influenced by
the performance and profit margins of each business line within PT JMTO.
While operating services generate the highest
contribution to PT JMTO's operating revenues, the largest profit margin is
derived from Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) services, ranging from
approximately 53% to 63%, although this margin shows a downward trend over the
years. The profit margin from operating services remains relatively stable,
ranging from 17% to 22%, while the profit margin from sysinfokom services and
toll road equipment (lattol) continues to grow. The overall profitability
performance of PT JMTO is undoubtedly influenced by both revenue amounts and
profit margins across each business line. Despite operating services
consistently making the most substantial contribution to revenue, their profit
margin is the lowest compared to other services, particularly in 2021 and 2022.
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PT JMTO witnessed positive growth in both EBITDA and
Net Profit from 2018 to 2021, but experienced a decline in 2022. This decline
can be attributed to the lower growth rate of the company's operating income
compared to the overall increase in operating expenses. In 2022, there will be
an increase in both direct and indirect expenses, which is primarily due to
adjustments in employee salaries and the addition of personnel for new business
development, as well as higher depreciation expenses.
Net Profit Margin of PT JMTO remained relatively
stable between 11% and 13% from 2018 to 2021, but is expected to witness a
significant decline in 2022 due to the increase in operating expenses.
Consequently, this will impact the company's operating profit performance for
the year. Although the company continues to experience positive growth in terms
of operating income, it has not been able to offset the impact of less
efficient cost management, thus affecting profitability. Return on Assets (RoA)
has been decreasing annually as the company's net profit growth has been lower
than the growth of its assets, particularly in 2022. Similarly, the Return on
Equity (RoE) has also witnessed a decline over the years, as the increase in
the company's equity value has outpaced the growth of its operating profit.
D. Solvency
Analysis
The state of the company's balance sheet serves as the
foundation for conducting both liquidity analysis, which evaluates the
company's capacity to fulfill short-term obligations, and solvency analysis,
which assesses the company's ability to meet long-term obligations.
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PT JMTO maintains a relatively consistent position of
cash and cash equivalents over the years. In 2022, there was a substantial rise
in cash and cash equivalents compared to previous years, primarily driven by an
increase in cash flows from operating activities and an expansion of PT JMTO's
market share. The growth in cash and cash equivalents is accompanied by an
overall increase in the company's assets. Over the past 5 years, the company
has experienced significant asset growth, aligning with the expansion of equity
and liabilities. The annual growth in net profit has also contributed to the
rise in equity through retained earnings. As the company develops, its capital
structure expands, including an increase in liabilities.
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The current ratio of PT JMTO has remained relatively
stable around 1.4-1.5 over the past 5 years. A value of 1 is considered a
critical point, indicating that current assets are equal to current
liabilities. A ratio above 1 signifies that the company has more than enough
current assets to meet its short-term obligations. The cash ratio has exhibited
volatility during the 2018-2022 period, reflecting changes in the value of cash
and cash equivalents as well as the increase in short-term liabilities.
Generally, a ratio above 0.5 or 50% is considered favorable as it indicates
that at least half of the current liabilities can be covered by available cash
and cash equivalents.
Regarding long-term solvency and financial leverage
ratios, PT JMTO has maintained a relatively stable solvency performance. The
debt ratio and debt to equity ratio (DER) decreased annually from 2018 to 2021
but experienced a slight increase in 2022. Additionally, the long-term debt to
equity ratio for PT JMTO is relatively low. This suggests that the company
relies more on its own capital than on debt, indicating a healthier capital
structure with reduced financial risks. Overall, PT JMTO demonstrates a prudent
level of financial solvency, safeguarding against potential risks. This is
further supported by the company's strong cash flow from operating activities
and a business model that minimizes the need for significant external funding.
Consequently, the company possesses a sound ability to fulfill its debts and
obligations.
E. Financial
Performance Projection (MLFF Scenario)
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Based on the GNSS-based MLFF implementation plan,
which will be implemented no later than December 2023, in 2024, PT JMTO will
experience a significant decrease in operating revenues from all services
related to toll transactions. Potential Loss of Revenue from the Toll
Transaction Service Business reaches more than IDR 1 trillion per year or 59%
of PT JMTO's total business revenue per year *(calculation based on realized
revenue in 2022). Operating expenses related to the Toll Transaction Service
Business also experienced a significant decrease. The decline in operating
revenues is projected to be greater than the decrease in operating expenses,
resulting in a significant drop in PT JMTO's performance to record a loss, with
a margin difference projected to reach -17% in 2024.
Using the formula for companies in developing
countries (emerging market scores), the Z-Score for assessing the performance
of PT JMTO can be calculated as shown by the following tables and graphs:
Based on the Z-Score calculations for each of these
years, PT JMTO has shown a consistently strong performance until 2023 (before
the MLFF technology disruption), with a Z-Score value exceeding 2.6. This
indicates that PT JMTO has a low potential for financial distress and is
considered financially stable. However, after the implementation of the MLFF,
there was a significant decline in performance due to a decrease in revenue
from transaction services. As a result, the projected Z-Score value for 2024
(post MLFF implementation) decreased to 2.34, placing PT JMTO in a gray area
with an increased risk of bankruptcy or financial distress.
By the results of one-to-one interviews conducted for 90
minutes with the management of PT JMTO, including the President Director,
Director of IT, Director of Finance and Risk Management, and Director of Human
Capital, all agreed that PT JMTO would experience a significant decrease in
operating income if the government's plan for the implementation of MLFF by
service provider PT RITS to be carried out at the end of 2023. The company has
the potential to experience financial distress if no alternative efforts and
strategies are made. The potential loss of revenue from toll road transactions
is the main thing that drives PT JMTO Management to plan to develop new
businesses, both in the MLFF ecosystem and non-toll road businesses.
This analysis of financial performance highlights the
importance of addressing the challenges posed by the implementation of Multi
Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology, based on GNSS, on all toll roads in
Indonesia. PT JMTO's management must view this change as a significant
challenge that needs to be mitigated, as it can have a notable impact on
business lines associated with toll transaction services, leading to a negative
effect on the company's performance. The literature has consistently emphasized
that technology and digitalization are the primary drivers of disruption
(Drejer, 2017).
This phenomenon aligns with previous research that
indicates how massive technological advancements can result in disruptions that
bring about significant changes in an industry or market (Downes & Mui,
1998; Christensen, 1998; Setiaji, 2015). The adoption of MLFF, as a
technological breakthrough, has the potential to render company-specific
competencies less relevant or even obsolete, as evidenced by a study conducted
by Kim and Prescott (2005).
Conclusions
The modernization of toll
road transaction technology, mandated by the government, has disrupted the
business processes of toll road operators that primarily focus on transaction
services. This has had a significant impact on the company's financial performance,
as more than 50% of operating revenues are derived from transaction services.
This situation reveals the company's heavy reliance on toll road transaction
services, making it vulnerable to financial pressure when disruptions occur in
this particular business line, resulting in a substantial loss of operating
income. Toll road operators with less diversified or homogeneous business lines
in the toll road operation service sector are highly susceptible to
disruptions. This increases the risk of declining financial performance,
particularly if the company fails to adapt swiftly and lacks alternative
strategies to sustain positive performance.
PT JMTO, the largest toll
road operator in Indonesia, is projected to experience a decrease in operating
revenues amounting to IDR 1 trillion, equivalent to 59% of the company's total
operating revenues in 2022, if the toll transaction system adopts the MLFF
scheme based on GNSS technology on all Indonesian toll roads by December 2023.
This will adversely impact the company's profitability, with a projected net
loss of IDR 156 billion and a loss margin of -17% in 2024. This situation
arises because the reduction in operating income surpasses the decrease in
operating expenses, particularly non-cash expenses, resulting in a negative
bottom line. The significant decline in company profitability also disrupts the
company's cash flow, thereby affecting its liquidity performance. This, in
turn, affects the company's financial position in terms of assets and equity.
If efforts to improve liquidity conditions are not implemented, the company has
the potential to face financial distress, which could endanger its continuity.
With the company's
strategy and business model aimed at optimizing the value chain in the toll
road operation business, coupled with parental support in terms of capital and
market control, the company's reliance on debt funding is relatively minimal.
The management of the company's solvency performance is also commendable.
However, adjustments to the funding strategy are necessary to address the
disrupted liquidity performance resulting from the decline in company
performance following the implementation of GNSS technology-based MLFF. The
Z-Score indicator reveals a significant decline in company performance
following the adoption of GNSS technology-based MLFF, especially in terms of
EBIT, working capital, total assets, and retained earnings. Consequently, the
company's Z-Score dropped to 2.34, placing it in a gray area with an increased
risk of financial distress. This substantiates how technological disruptions
can exert financial pressures on the company's sustainability.
To uphold positive
performance and ensure business continuity, the company's directors and
management must prepare adaptation scenarios and alternative strategies to
address technological disruptions in the toll transaction system in Indonesia.
The Board of Directors and company management have formulated short and
long-term strategies to sustain performance and drive company growth through
four scenarios: enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening core
competencies and expanding within the toll road ecosystem, capitalizing on
collaboration opportunities and strategic alliances with the GNSS
technology-based MLFF Implementing Business Entity (BUP), namely PT RITS, and
exploring new business prospects in non-toll road environments to diversify the
company's portfolio.
The Board of Directors
and company management firmly believe that the implementation of these
alternative scenarios and strategies will maintain profitability and liquidity
performance, enhance competitiveness, and foster long-term business growth for
the company.
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