Financial Performance of Shallot Collectors in Mojokerto: ROOC and R/C Ratio Analysis

Abstract

Shallot collectors consolidate supply, handle postharvest activities, and connect farmers with markets, yet their firm-level financial performance is rarely measured. This study analyzes the operating process and financial performance of all 12 active shallot collectors in Tambaksari Hamlet, Mojokerto, using a descriptive quantitative approach supported by qualitative data and a census design. Data were obtained through observation, structured interviews, factual questionnaires, and documentation. Cost-based profitability was measured using Return on Operating Cost (ROOC), while operating efficiency was assessed using the Revenue-Cost (R/C) ratio. Activities comprised purchasing, sorting, drying or storage, packaging, and distribution. After standardizing net profit as gross revenue minus total cost, mean ROOC was 31.79% (12.21-51.41%) and mean R/C was 1.32 (1.12-1.51). ROOC showed substantial dispersion (CV 49.23%), whereas by-product income contributed only 0.99% of aggregate gross revenue. The findings support tighter stage-based cost records, better inventory handling, and systematic use of intermarket price information.