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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.78 (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Spark Networks SE 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). Spark Networks SE's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was 0.78. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LOVLQ's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
69.34% of 574 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs LOVLQ: 0.78

Spark Networks SE Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spark Networks SE'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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Spark Networks SE Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Spark Networks SE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
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Spark Networks SE Quarterly Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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Competitive Comparison of Spark Networks SE's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Spark Networks SE'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.


Spark Networks SE's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Spark Networks SE's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Spark Networks SE Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Spark Networks SE's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -2.258 (Jun. 2023) / -1.103 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )/( -37.393 (Jun. 2023) / -15.969 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )
=1.0471/1.3416
=0.78***

* 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.


Spark Networks SE  (OTCPK:LOVLQ) 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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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
Kohlfurter Strasse 41/43, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10999
Spark Networks SE operates a global online dating site. Its focus is on catering to professionals and educated singles with serious relationship intentions in North America and other international markets. The group reports two reportable segments Zoosk and Spark and operates a portfolio of premium brands including EliteSingles, Jdate, Christian Mingle, SilverSingles, and JSwipe. The companies geographical presence is in United States, Germany and Rest of world, majority of its revenue comes from U.S.
Executives
Osmium Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 300 DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 172, GREENBRAE CA 94904
Laura Allison Marcero director 214 PROVENCAL ROAD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236
Pamela B Corrie director 100 PIER 1 PLACE, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Kristie Goodgion officer: Executive Director and CFO C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE KOHLFURTER STRASSE, BERLIN 2M 10999
Michael J Mcconnell director P.O. BOX 6280, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92658
Ulrike Handel director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN X9 10999
Frederic Beckley officer: General Counsel and CAO 280 UNION SQUARE DRIVE, NEW HOPE PA 18938
Brown Colleen B director C/O TRUEBLUE, INC., 1015 A STREET, TACOMA WA 98402
Joseph E Whitters director
David D Clark officer: Chief Financial Officer FORT WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE CENTER, 600 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
Bradley Goldberg director 141 W JACKSON BLVD, SUITE 500, CHICAGO X1 60604
Eric Eichmann officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O CRITEO LEGAL DEPT., 387 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016
Bangaly Gaba director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN 2M 10999
Canaan Viii Lp 10 percent owner 2765 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
John Hartnett Lewis 10 percent owner 388 MARKET STREET, SUITE 920, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111