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OptimizeRx (OptimizeRx) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.57 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is OptimizeRx 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). OptimizeRx's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.57. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

OPRX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
74.65% of 635 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs OPRX: 0.57

OptimizeRx Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

OptimizeRx 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 2.68 1.33 0.97 1.01 0.57

OptimizeRx Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 1.01 0.86 0.82 0.74 0.57

Competitive Comparison of OptimizeRx's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Health Information Services subindustry, OptimizeRx'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.


OptimizeRx's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, OptimizeRx's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



OptimizeRx Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

OptimizeRx's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.03 (Dec. 2023) / -0.64 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -23.71 (Dec. 2023) / -11.438 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.6094/1.0729
=0.57***

* 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.


OptimizeRx  (NAS:OPRX) 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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OptimizeRx (OptimizeRx) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
400 Water Street, Suite 200, Rochester, MI, USA, 48307
OptimizeRx Corp is engaged in the healthcare market in the United States. It provides digital health messaging via electronic health records, providing a direct channel for pharmaceutical companies to communicate with healthcare providers and patients. The cloud-based solution supports patient adherence to medications by providing real-time access to financial assistance, prior authorization, education, and clinical information. Its products offering are Financial Messaging, Brand and Clinical Messaging, Brand Support, and Patient Engagement.
Executives
Marion Odence-ford officer: General Counsel and CCO 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Theresa Greco officer: Chief Commercial Officer 260 CHARLES STREET, SUITE 302, WALTHAM MA 02153
Doug Besch officer: Chief Product Officer 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
William J Febbo officer: Chief Executive Officer 600 CALIFORNIA ST., 9TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108
James Paul Lang director C/O BIOVIE, 2120 COLORADO AVENUE, SUITE 230, SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Stephen L Silvestro officer: Chief Commercial Officer 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Ellen O'connor Vos director C/O NTELOS HOLDINGS CORP., 1154 SHENANDOAH VILLAGE DRIVE, WAYNESBORO VA 22980
Edward Stelmakh officer: COO and CFO 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Miriam J Paramore officer: President 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Patrick D Spangler director, officer: SVP of Product & Strategy 14405 21ST AVENUE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55447
Douglas P Baker officer: Chief Financial Officer 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Todd Inman officer: Chief Technology Officer 400 WATER STREET, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER MI 48307
Gregory D Wasson director 200 WILMOT ROAD, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Gus D Halas director 38 PHEASANT RUN PLACE, DANVILLE CA 94506
Awm Investment Company, Inc. 10 percent owner 527 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 2600, NEW YORK NY 10022