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MediaCo Holding (MediaCo Holding) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.99 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is MediaCo Holding 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). MediaCo Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was -0.99. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MDIA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
91.58% of 1021 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs MDIA: -0.99

MediaCo Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for MediaCo Holding'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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MediaCo Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

MediaCo Holding Annual Data
Trend Feb18 Feb19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -7.07 5.21 0.21 0.70 -1.91

MediaCo Holding Quarterly Data
Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 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 0.80 -0.37 -2.03 -1.91 -0.99

Competitive Comparison of MediaCo Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Broadcasting subindustry, MediaCo Holding'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.


MediaCo Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MediaCo Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



MediaCo Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

MediaCo Holding'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
=( -0.48 (Mar. 2024) / 0.753 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -8.367 (Mar. 2024) / -3.144 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.6375/1.6613
=-0.99***

* 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.


MediaCo Holding  (NAS:MDIA) 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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MediaCo Holding (MediaCo Holding) Business Description

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Address
395 HUDSON STREET,, FLOOR 7, New York, NY, USA, 10014
MediaCo Holding Inc is a radio broadcasting media company operating in radio and digital advertising, premium programming and events. It has two radio stations, WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM, which serve the New York City metropolitan area. The company generates revenue from radio and outdoor advertising sales and events including sponsorships and ticket sales, licensing, and syndication.
Executives
Robert L. Greene director 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, 700, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Andrew P. Glaze director C/O NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC., 6300 S. SYRACUSE WAY, SUITE 300, CENTENNIAL CO 80111
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Laura Anne Lee director 267 1ST STREET, APT 1, BROOKLYN NY 11215
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Jeffrey H Smulyan director, officer: CEO
Patrick M Walsh director, officer: President, COO 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
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