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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey) Degree of Financial Leverage : 23.57 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey 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). First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 23.57. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

FREVS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
99.12% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs FREVS: 23.57

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey'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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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Annual Data
Trend Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -40.33 18.99 1.57 8.96 1.08

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Quarterly Data
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Competitive Comparison of First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey'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.


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.03 (Jan. 2024) / 0.06 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 6.004 (Jan. 2024) / 6.412 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.5/-0.0636
=23.57***

* 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.


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey  (OTCPK:FREVS) 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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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
505 Main Street, Suite 400, Hackensack, NJ, USA, 07601
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc operates in the real estate sector of the United States. It implies the investment in real estate properties and passing on a regular income and benefit of capital appreciation to its shareholders. The company operates in two reportable segments; commercial properties and residential properties. Its revenues consist of fixed rental income from its residential and commercial properties and additional rent in the form of expense reimbursements acquired from its income-producing commercial properties. The majority of revenue is derived from the Residential properties segment.
Executives
Richard Aslanian director 4 WEST RED OAK LANE, SUITE 303, WHITE PLAINS NY 10604
Justin Meng director 10 ROCK HILL LANE, SCARSDALE NY 10583
Ronald J Artinian other: Trustee FIVE BRISTOL DRIVE, MANHASSET NY 10030
Allan Tubin officer: CFO and Treasurer 505 MAIN STREET, HACKENSACK NJ 07601
David Hekemian other: Trustee 505 MAIN STREET, SUITE 400, HACKENSACK NJ 07601
Donald W Barney officer: Trustee & President
Herbert C Klein other: Trustee 155 POLIFLY RD, HACKENSCK NJ 07601
John A Aiello officer: Trustee & Executive Secretary GIORDANO HALLERAN & CLESIA, PC 125 HALF MILE RD PO BOX 190, MIDDLETOWN NJ 07748
David F Mcbride director C/O KEYSTONE PROPERTY TRUST, 200 FOUR FALLS CORPORATE CENTER, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN PA 19428
Hekemian Robert S Jr director 370 PASCACK ROAD, TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON NJ 07676
Alan L Aufzien other: Trustee
Robert S Hekemian officer: CEO 505 MAIN ST, SUITE 400, HACKENSACK NJ 07601