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Ebix (EBIXQ) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.14 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Ebix 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). Ebix's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 4.14. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EBIXQ's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
94.54% of 2658 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs EBIXQ: 4.14

Ebix Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ebix'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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Ebix Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Ebix Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.24 -0.58 0.86 3.08 -0.51

Ebix Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 -0.51 -2.07 15.52 4.14

Competitive Comparison of Ebix's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Application subindustry, Ebix'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.


Ebix's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ebix's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Ebix Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Ebix's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.16 (Sep. 2023) / 2.34 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( 100.58 (Sep. 2023) / 129.794 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.9316/-0.2251
=4.14***

* 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.


Ebix  (OTCPK:EBIXQ) 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.


Ebix Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms

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Ebix (EBIXQ) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1 Ebix Way, Johns Creek, GA, USA, 30097
Ebix Inc is a provider of enterprise cloud e-commerce solutions for the insurance, finance, and healthcare industries. The company derives its revenues primarily from its financial transaction fees, software subscription, and transaction fees, software license fees, risk compliance solutions services fees, and professional service fees, including associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers with installed systems and applications. These exchanges connect multiple entities within the insurance and healthcare markets, enabling participants to carry and process data from one entity to another. Ebix generates the majority of its revenue from India.
Executives
Elizabeth A. Lapuma director 520 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 315, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Jill M Krueger director
Priyanka Kaul director 1 EBIX WAY, JOHNS CREEK GA 30097
Senge James Scott Sr officer: Senior Vice President 1629 SEEGAR ROAD, PITTSBURGH PA 15241
Neil D Eckert director 62 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON X0 EC2N 4AW
Steven M Hamil officer: Chief Financial Officer 1 EBIX WAY, JOHNS CREEK GA 30097
Robin Raina director, officer: Chairman & CEO 5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY S 3200, ATLANTA GA 30328
Pavan Bhalla director 1109 BRECKENRIDGE LANE, ALPHARETTA GA 30005
Hans Ueli Keller director BOHLSTRASSE 25, 6300, ZUG V8 6300
Rolf Herter director STOCKERSTRASSE 38, ZURICH V8 CH-8002
Hans U Benz director AGERISTRASSE 24, ZUG V8 CH-6300
George Hebard director C/O ICAHN CAPITAL LP, 767 FIFTH AVE., SUITE 4700, NEW YORK NY 10153
Robert F Kerris officer: Chief Financial Officer 2840 TALIMORE COURT, MARIETTA GA 30066
Fondation Rennes 10 percent owner RATIKONSTRASSE 13, VADUZ, PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN N2 FL-9490
D'apice Leon Royden Thomas officer: See Remarks 1 URALBA PLACE, WAHROONGA NSW C3 2076