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EPR Properties (EPR Properties) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.02 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is EPR Properties 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). EPR Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 2.02. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EPR's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
80.95% of 677 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs EPR: 2.02

EPR Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for EPR Properties'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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EPR Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

EPR Properties 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 1.56 2.19 -0.28 4.10 1.47

EPR Properties 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 3.08 -2.71 1.18 1.47 2.02

Competitive Comparison of EPR Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, EPR Properties'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.


EPR Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

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

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



EPR Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

EPR Properties'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
=( 2.03 (Mar. 2024) / 2.23 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 301.838 (Mar. 2024) / 315.881 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.0897/-0.0445
=2.02***

* 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.


EPR Properties  (NYSE:EPR) 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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EPR Properties (EPR Properties) Business Description

Industry
Address
909 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Kansas, MO, USA, 64106
EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that leases experiential properties in the United States and Canada. The company invests in two property segments: experiential, including theaters, family entertainment centers, ski resorts, and other attractions; and education, including early childhood education centers and private school properties. New investments are determined based on value and opportunity of the respective industry, location quality, and credit quality of tenants. The majority of revenue comes from the experiential sector. Texas, Florida, New York, and California are key revenue-driving states.
Executives
Tonya L. Mater officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer 909 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106
Peter C Brown director 909 WALNUT STE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106
Lisa G Trimberger director C/O CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, 6711 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 300, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Paul Robert Turvey officer: SVP& Associate General Counsel 22211 W 59TH STREET, SHAWNEE KS 66226
Gwendolyn Mary Johnson officer: SVP - Asset Management 7418 COTTONWOOD DRIVE, SHAWNEE KS 66216
John Case director 600 LA TERRAZA BOULEVARD, ESCONDIDO CA 92025
Caixia Ziegler director 421 W. ROSLYN PLACE, CHICAGO IL 60614
Mark Alan Peterson officer: VP of Accounting & Administrat 909 WALNUT, SUITE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106
Craig L. Evans officer: SVP & General Counsel 909 WALNUT, SUITE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106
Elizabeth Grace officer: SVP & Human Resources & Admin 909 WALNUT STREET SUITE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106
Robin Peppe Sterneck director 11205 BROOKWOOD AVENUE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Newman Jack A Jr director 2300 WEST 96TH ST., LEAWOOD KS 64106
Virginia E Shanks director 4170 CAUGHLIN PARKWAY, RENO NV 89519
Robert J Druten director 6503 SENECA ROAD, MISSION HILLS KS 66208
Gregory E Zimmerman officer: EVP & Chief Investment Officer 909 WALNUT, SUITE 200, KANSAS CITY MO 64106