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L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris Technologies) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.24 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is L3Harris Technologies 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). L3Harris Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.24. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for L3Harris Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

LHX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
70.63% of 303 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs LHX: 1.24

L3Harris Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for L3Harris Technologies'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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L3Harris Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

L3Harris Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 5.07 1.24 1.02 1.31

L3Harris Technologies 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 1.09 1.20 1.07 1.31 1.24

Competitive Comparison of L3Harris Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, L3Harris Technologies'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.


L3Harris Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, L3Harris Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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L3Harris Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

L3Harris Technologies'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
=( 6.16 (Mar. 2024) / 4.78 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 1755 (Mar. 2024) / 1423 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.2887/0.2333
=1.24***

* 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.


L3Harris Technologies  (NYSE:LHX) 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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L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris Technologies) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, USA, 32919
L3Harris Technologies provides products for the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, or C4ISR, market. The firm produces uncrewed aerial vehicles, sensors, and avionics, as well as provides military and commercial training services and maintains the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's communications infrastructure. In July 2023, the company acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne, a key supplier of rocket motors to the space and defense industry.
Executives
Edward J Zoiss officer: President, Electronic Systems HARRIS CORPORATION, 1395 TROUTMAN BOULEVARD NE, PALM BAY FL 32904
Ross Niebergall officer: President, Aerojet Rocketdyne L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Melanie Rakita officer: Vice President & CHRO C/O L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Rice Edward A Jr director C/O L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Samir Mehta officer: Pres., Communication Systems L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Dana A Mehnert officer: President, RF Communications HARRIS CORPORATION, 1680 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROCHESTER NY 14610
James P Girard officer: Vice President, HR L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Christopher E Kubasik director, officer: President and COO
Jon Rambeau officer: Pres., Integrated Mission Sys. L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1395 TROUTMAN BLVD., NE, PALM BAY FL 32905
Scott T Mikuen officer: VP-General Counsel & Secretary HARRIS CORPORATION, 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Christina L Zamarro director 200 INNOVATION WAY, AKRON OH 44316
Joanna Geraghty director C/O JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION, 27-01 QUEENS PLAZA NORTH, LONG ISLAND CITY NY 11101
Michelle L. Turner officer: SVP, Chief Financial Officer L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Harris Harry B. Jr director L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC., 1025 W. NASA BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE FL 32919
Todd W. Gautier officer: Segment President 600 THIRD AVENUE 35TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016

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