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Sanderson Farms (Sanderson Farms) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Apr. 2022)


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What is Sanderson Farms 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). Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2022 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SAFM's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 1.01
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Sanderson Farms Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Sanderson Farms Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Sanderson Farms's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2022 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 38.65 (Apr. 2022) / 7.5 (Apr. 2021) - 1 )/( 1133.103 (Apr. 2022) / 223.708 (Apr. 2021) - 1 )
=4.1533/4.0651
=1.02***

* 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.


Sanderson Farms  (NAS:SAFM) 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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Sanderson Farms (Sanderson Farms) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
127 Flynt Road, Laurel, MS, USA, 39443
Sanderson Farms Inc is a dressed-chicken processor in the United States, producing and selling a variety of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products to grocers, food-service operators, and distributors. Most revenue is generated in the Southeastern, Southwestern, Northeastern, and Western United States. The company's product portfolio consists of tray packs and large birds, catering to grocery and food-service customers. It sells chill-packed, ice-packed, bulk-packed, and frozen chicken in whole, cut-up, and boneless form under the brand name Sanderson Farms to retailers, distributors, and casual dining operators in the United States.
Executives
Toni D Cooley director 253 OLD JACKSON ROAD, MADISON MS 39110
Phil K Livingston director C/O SANDERSON FARM 225 N 13TH AVE LAUREL MS 39441-0998
John Bierbusse director 3500 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE #14A CHICAGO IL 60657
Lampkin Butts director, officer: Vice President, Sales C/O SANDERSON FARM 225 N 13TH AVE LAUREL MS 39441-0998
Robert C Khayat director PO BOX 1848 UNIVERSITY MS 38677
Sonia Perez director 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS 39443
Jones Gail Pittman director C/O SANDERSON FARMS INC PO BOX 988 225 N 13TH AVE LAUREL MS 39441-0988
Green Edith Kelly director 3131 DEMOCRAT ROAD BLDG B206, MEMPHIS TN 38118
John David Barksdale director 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS 39443
Banks Fred L Jr director 111 EAST CAPITOL STREET SUITE 600 JACKSON MS 39201-2122
Dianne Mooney director 7449 ASHLAND LANE BIRMINGHAM AL 35242
Suzanne T Mestayer director 1100 POYDRAS STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70163
D Michael Cockrell director, officer: Treasurer & CFO C/O SANDERSON FARM 225 N 13TH AVE LAUREL MS 39441-0998
Beverly W Hogan director
Baker John H Iii director C/O SANDERSON FARMS INC 225 N 13TH AVE LAUREL MS 39441

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