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AMC Networks (AMC Networks) Degree of Financial Leverage : 8.37 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is AMC Networks Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 8.37. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

AMCX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
97.03% of 1009 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs AMCX: 8.37

AMC Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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AMC Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

AMC Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
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AMC Networks Quarterly Data
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Competitive Comparison of AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



AMC Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

AMC Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 3.57 (Mar. 2024) / 0.1 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 376.773 (Mar. 2024) / 106.654 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=34.7/2.5327
=13.70***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


AMC Networks  (NAS:AMCX) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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AMC Networks (AMC Networks) Business Description

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Address
11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10001
AMC Networks owns several cable networks, including flagship AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, the most widely distributed channel, reaches more than 70 million pay-TV households in the U.S. Over the last decade, AMC shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. WE tv targets a female audience and reaches roughly 68 million households. IFC mainly shows independent films and alternative comedy series. AMC also operates a number of niche streaming platforms including Acorn (focused on British shows) and Shudder (focused on horror programming). The firm launched AMC+, a streaming platform for its own content in 2020.
Executives
Matthew Blank officer: Interim CEO TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10121
James Gallagher officer: EVP and General Counsel 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10001
Kimberly Kelleher officer: Chief Commercial Officer C/O REDBOX ENTERTAINMENT INC., 1 TOWER LANE, SUITE 800, OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181
Dan Mcdermott officer: President - Ent. & AMC Studios 2425 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Debra Golding Perelman director 35 EAST 62ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10065
Dolan Leinauer Corby other: Trustee of 13D Group Member BAKER BOTTS L.L.P., 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Patrick O'connell officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK CITY NY 10001
Joseph Cohen director TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10121
Joshua W Sapan officer: President and CEO 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10001
Christina Spade officer: COO and CFO 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10001
Sherin Michael J. Iii officer: EVP, Chief Accounting Officer 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK CITY NY 10001
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Aidan J Dolan director 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10001
Christian B. Wymbs officer: EVP & Chief Accounting Officer AMC NETWORKS INC., 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10001

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