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Papaya Growth Opportunity I (Papaya Growth Opportunity I) Degree of Financial Leverage : 34.97 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Papaya Growth Opportunity I 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). Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 34.97. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

PPYA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
97.59% of 457 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 0.72 vs PPYA: 34.97

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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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Papaya Growth Opportunity I Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
- - 34.97

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only - - - -472.32 34.97

Competitive Comparison of Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Papaya Growth Opportunity I Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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
=( 0.76 (Dec. 2023) / 1.19 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -2.107 (Dec. 2023) / -2.129 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3613/-0.0103
=34.97***

* 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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I  (NAS:PPYA) 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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Papaya Growth Opportunity I (Papaya Growth Opportunity I) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
2201 Broadway, Suite 750, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I is a blank check company.
Executives
Alberta Investment Management Corp 10 percent owner 1600-10250 101 STREET NW, EDMONTON A0 T5J 3P4
Neil B Herceg director 2201 BROADWAY, #705, OAKLAND CA 94612
Daniel A Murillo director 2201 BROADWAY, #705, OAKLAND CA 94612
Timothy J Schenk director 2201 BROADWAY, #705, OAKLAND CA 94612
Alex Spiro officer: President 25 TUDOR CITY PLACE APT 1011, NEW YORK NY 10017
Dave Yarnold director C/O MODEL N, INC., 777 MARINERS ISLAND BLVD, SUITE 300, SAN MATEO CA 94404
Patricia Nakache director 325 SHARON PARK DR., #458, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Diana A Sklar director 2 ROUSSEAU STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94112
Clay Whitehead director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O PLUM ACQUISITION CORP. I, 339 SEAVIEW AVE, PIEDMONT CA 94610
Daniel C Rogers officer: CFO and Secretary 2201 BROADWAY; SUITE 705, OAKLAND CA 94612
Papaya Growth Opportunity I Sponsor, Llc 10 percent owner 2201 BROADWAY, SUITE 750, OAKLAND CA 94612
Patrick Pohlen director C/O MNTN DIGITAL, INC., 201 W. 5TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR, AUSTIN TX 78701

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