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A-Mark Precious Metals (A-Mark Precious Metals) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.34 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is A-Mark Precious Metals 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). A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.34. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

AMRK's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
77.69% of 659 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs AMRK: 1.34

A-Mark Precious Metals Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for A-Mark Precious Metals'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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A-Mark Precious Metals Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

A-Mark Precious Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.73 7.26 1.09 3.25 0.67

A-Mark Precious Metals Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 0.32 0.67 3.16 1.69 1.34

Competitive Comparison of A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Capital Markets subindustry, A-Mark Precious Metals'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.


A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A-Mark Precious Metals's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



A-Mark Precious Metals Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

A-Mark Precious Metals'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
=( 3.25 (Mar. 2024) / 6.17 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 143.868 (Mar. 2024) / 222.237 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.4733/-0.3526
=1.34***

* 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.


A-Mark Precious Metals  (NAS:AMRK) 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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A-Mark Precious Metals (A-Mark Precious Metals) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2121 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 6300, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245
A-Mark Precious Metals Inc is a precious metal trading company. It is principally engaged in the wholesale of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion and related products in the form of bars, wafers, coins, and grains. The company's operating segment includes Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services; Secured Lending and Direct Sales. It generates maximum revenue from the Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment. The Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment comprises business units such as Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and Mint. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Executives
Michael R. Wittmeyer director 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Brian Aquilino officer: Chief Operating Officer 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Beverley Lepine director 429 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 230, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Carol Meltzer officer: EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary 775 PASSAIC AVE, WEST CALDWELL NJ 07006
Gregory N Roberts director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer 2625 ST ANDREWS, TUSTIN CA 92660
Thor Gjerdrum officer: President 5 FRANCIS J. CLARKE CIRCLE, BETHEL CT 06801
Jeffrey D Benjamin director, 10 percent owner 9 WEST 57TH STREET, 43TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Jess M Ravich director 11766 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 870, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Kendall Saville director 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Moorhead John director 5 FRANCIS J. CLARKE CIRCLE, BETHEL CT 06801
William A Richardson 10 percent owner 2880 LAS VEGAS BLVD SOUTH, LAS VEGAS NV 89109
Kathleen Taylor-simpson officer: Chief Financial Officer 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
A-mark Precious Metals, Inc. director 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Monique Sanchez director 2121 ROSECRANS AVENUE, SUITE 6300, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Ellis Landau director CO PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC, 8918 SPANISH RIDGE AVENUE, LAS VEGAS NV 89148