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TopBuild (TopBuild) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.98 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is TopBuild 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). TopBuild's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.98. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BLD's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
51.76% of 1615 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs BLD: 0.98

TopBuild Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

TopBuild 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 1.19 1.53 1.05 1.04 1.00

TopBuild 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 1.07 1.08 1.13 1.00 0.98

Competitive Comparison of TopBuild's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, TopBuild'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.


TopBuild's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, TopBuild's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



TopBuild Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

TopBuild'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
=( 19.84 (Mar. 2024) / 17.97 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 924.535 (Mar. 2024) / 835.566 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1041/0.1065
=0.98***

* 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.


TopBuild  (NYSE:BLD) 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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TopBuild (TopBuild) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
475 North Williamson Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, 32114
TopBuild Corp is an installer and distributor of insulation products. Its operating segments involve the Installation and Specialty Distribution segment. The installation segment provides insulation installation services nationwide through contractor services business. Speciality Distribution segment distributes building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories and other building product materials for the residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. The majority of revenue is earned from the installation segment. Its main customers are contractors. Other products include gutters, after-paint, garage doors, fireplaces, and fireproofing and stopping. TopBuild operates primarily in the United States.
Executives
Robert M Buck officer: President & COO 260 JIMMY ANN DRIVE, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Luis Francisco Machado officer: VP, Gen. Counsel, Corp Sec. 1142 W. BEARDSLEY AVENUE, ELKHART IN 46514
Steven P Raia officer: President, TruTeam Operations 475 NORTH WILLIAMSON BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Robert Jeffrey Franklin officer: President, Service Partners 475 NORTH WILLIAMSON BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Tina Donikowski director 1625 SHARP POINT DRIVE, FORT COLLINS CO 80525
Joey M Viselli officer: Vice President and COO 475 NORTH WILLIAMSON BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Deirdre Drake director 8410 W. BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO IL 60631
Carrie Gamble Wood officer: Chief Accounting Officer 475 NORTH WILLIAMSON BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
John S. Peterson officer: VP & CFO 260 JIMMY ANN DRIVE, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Ernesto Iii Bautista director 575 N DAIRY ASHFORD, SUITE 300, HOUSTON TX 77079
Carl T Camden director 999 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY MI 48084
Alec C Covington director C/O NASH FINCH COMPANY, 7600 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55435
Nancy M Taylor director TREDEGAR CORP, 1100 BOULDERS PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23219
Mark A Petrarca director A. O. SMITH CORPORATION, 11270 WEST PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI 53224
Robert M Kuhns officer: Vice President, Controller C/O TOPBUILD CORP., 475 NORTH WILLIAMSON BLVD., DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114

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