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A10 Networks (A10 Networks) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.21 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is A10 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). A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was -0.21. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

ATEN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
87.84% of 2665 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs ATEN: -0.21

A10 Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for A10 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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A10 Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

A10 Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.93 0.89 5.58 -0.79 0.45

A10 Networks 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 -1.35 -2.91 -0.27 0.45 -0.21

Competitive Comparison of A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, A10 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.


A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A10 Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



A10 Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

A10 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
=( 0.61 (Mar. 2024) / 0.58 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 39.694 (Mar. 2024) / 52.548 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.0517/-0.2446
=-0.21***

* 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.


A10 Networks  (NYSE:ATEN) 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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A10 Networks (A10 Networks) Business Description

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2300 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
A10 Networks Inc is a provider of secure application solutions and services that enables a new generation of intelligently connected companies, the ability to continuously improve cyber protection and digital responsiveness across dynamic Information Technology and network infrastructures. Its portfolio consists of six secure application solutions; Thunder Application Delivery Controller, Lightning Application Delivery Controller, Thunder Carrier Grade Networking, Thunder Threat Protection System, Thunder SSL Insight and Thunder Convergent Firewall, and two intelligent management and automation tools; Harmony Controller and aGalaxy TPS. Key revenue is generated from the Americas, with the rest coming from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, plus the Asia Pacific region.
Executives
Dhrupad Trivedi officer: Chief Executive Officer 1 N. BRENTWOOD BLVD., SUITE 1599, SAINT LOUIS MO 63105
Matthew P Bruening officer: EVP, Worldwide Sales & Mktg 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Karen S. Thomas officer: EVP, Worldwide Sales and Mkt 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95125
Brian Becker officer: Interim CFO 230 HOWES DRIVE, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Robert Scott Weber officer: General Counsel 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Peter Y Chung director, other: Indirect GP of 10% Owner C/O SUMMIT PARTNERS, 222 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLR, BOSTON MA 02116
Viex Opportunities Fund, Lp Series One other: See Explanation of Responses C/O VIEX CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, 825 THIRD AVENUE, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Robert D Cochran director, officer: VP, Legal & Corp Collaboration 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Dana Elizabeth Wolf director 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Viex Opportunities Fund, Lp - Series Two other: See Explanation of Responses C/O VIEX CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, 825 THIRD AVENUE, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Summit Partners L P other: Manager of GP of 10% Owner 222 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
Mary Dotz director 280 N BERNARDO AVENUE, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Gunter Reiss officer: VP Worldwide Mktg & Bus Dev 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Thomas Constantino officer: EVP, Chief Financial Officer 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Lee Chen director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO and President C/O A10 NETWORKS, INC, 2300 ORCHARD PARK, SAN JOSE CA 95131