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Preferred Apartment Communities (Preferred Apartment Communities) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Mar. 2022)


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What is Preferred Apartment Communities 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). Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

APTS's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 1.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Preferred Apartment Communities Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

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* 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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Competitive Comparison of Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Preferred Apartment Communities Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Preferred Apartment Communities's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -2.49 (Mar. 2022) / -3.35 (Mar. 2021) - 1 )/( 113.98 (Mar. 2022) / 111.167 (Mar. 2021) - 1 )
=-0.2567/0.0253
=-10.15***

* 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.


Preferred Apartment Communities  (NYSE:APTS) 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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Preferred Apartment Communities (Preferred Apartment Communities) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
3284 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30327
Preferred Apartment Communities Inc is a real estate investment trust that acquires and operates multifamily properties in select targeted markets throughout the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Multifamily Communities segment being the highest revenue generating segment; Financing segment refers to the portfolio of real estate loans, bridge loans, other instruments, and other real estate related assets; New Market Properties segment covers a portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers, as well as the financial results from the retail real estate loans; and Preferred Office properties segment relates to the office buildings.
Executives
Sara Finley director ONE CVS DRIVE, WOONSOCKET RI 02895
Jeffrey David Sherman officer: PRESIDENT - MULTIFAMILY 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
Michael Aide officer: PRESIDENT - RETAIL 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
John A Isakson officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY, NW, SUITE 150, ATLANTA GA 30327
Jeffrey R Sprain officer: EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SEC. 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY, NW, SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
Daphne Bryson Jackson director 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
John M Cannon director 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
Daniel M Dupree director 2500 WINDY RIDGE PARKWAY SUITE 1600, ATLANTA GA 30339
Parker Boone Dupree officer: President - Office 3284 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW SUITE 150 ATLANTA GA 30327
Joel T Murphy director, officer: See Remarks 2500 WINDY RIDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 1600, ATLANTA GA 30339
Michael Joseph Cronin officer: See Remarks 3625 CUMBERLAND BOULDEVARD SUITE 400 ATLANTA GA 30339
Steve Bartkowski director 3625 CUMBERLAND BOULDEVARD SUITE 400 ATLANTA GA 30339
Gary B Coursey director
Gresham William J Jr director 1010 RICHMOND HILL DRIVE MARIETTA GA 30068
Timothy Alan Peterson director 3625 CUMBERLAND BOULDEVARD SUITE 400 ATLANTA GA 30339

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