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MillerKnoll (MillerKnoll) Degree of Financial Leverage : -7.59 (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is MillerKnoll 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). MillerKnoll's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was -7.59. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MLKN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
97.56% of 410 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs MLKN: -7.59

MillerKnoll Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

MillerKnoll Annual Data
Trend May14 May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.96 1.06 0.04 1.32 -0.67

MillerKnoll Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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 0.20 -0.67 2.19 1.56 -7.59

Competitive Comparison of MillerKnoll's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, MillerKnoll'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.


MillerKnoll's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MillerKnoll's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



MillerKnoll Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

MillerKnoll's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.969 (Feb. 2024) / 0.84 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )/( 164.7 (Feb. 2024) / 168.1 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1536/-0.0202
=-7.59***

* 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.


MillerKnoll  (NAS:MLKN) 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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MillerKnoll (MillerKnoll) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
855 East Main Avenue, P.O. Box 302, Zeeland, MI, USA, 49464
MillerKnoll Inc, formerly Herman Miller Inc researches, designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes interior furnishings across the globe. The Company has three reportable segments: Americas Contract , International Contract & Specialty International & Specialty and Global Retail. The company's products are sold through a variety of sources, including owned and independent contract furniture dealers, direct customer sales, owned and independent retailers, direct-mail catalogs, and the company's online stores. The independent retailer division generates the majority of the firm's overall sales.
Executives
Jeffrey M Stutz officer: TreasVPInvst Relatn 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Mike C. Smith director STITCH FIX, INC., ONE MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 1500, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
Michael A Volkema director
Michael R Smith director 18 LOVETON CIRCLE, SPARKS MD 21152
Lisa A Kro director 3700 WELLS FARGO CENTER, 90 SOUTH 7TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Megan Lyon other: Chief Strategy Officer 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Andi Owen officer: President & CEO 4900 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 2000, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251
Richard Scott other: Chief Mfg and Ops Officer 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Bruce Benedict Watson other: Executive Creative Director 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Kartik Shethia other: President - Intl Contract 855 EAST MAIN AVE, ZEELAND MI 49464
Jeffrey L. Kurburski other: VP Information Tech 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Christopher M Baldwin other: Group President, MillerKnoll C/O KNOLL INC, 1235 WATER STREET, EAST GREENVILLE PA 18041
Jennifer K. Nicol other: Chief People Officer 855 EAST MAIN AVE, ZEELAND MI 49464
John P Michael officer: President, N America Contract 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464
Debbie F Propst officer: President - HM Consumer 855 EAST MAIN, ZEELAND MI 49464