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South Jersey Industries (South Jersey Industries) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2022)


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What is South Jersey Industries 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). South Jersey Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SJI's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 1.055
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

South Jersey Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for South Jersey Industries'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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South Jersey Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of South Jersey Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, South Jersey Industries'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.


South Jersey Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, South Jersey Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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South Jersey Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

South Jersey Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 1.36 (Sep. 2022) / 0.86 (Sep. 2021) - 1 )/( 350.295 (Sep. 2022) / 312.47 (Sep. 2021) - 1 )
=0.5814/0.1211
=4.80***

* 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.


South Jersey Industries  (NYSE:SJI) 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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South Jersey Industries (South Jersey Industries) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, NJ, USA, 08037
South Jersey Industries Inc is a New Jersey holding company that acquires and develops utility companies. Through its many subsidiaries, SJI is primarily involved in transmitting, distributing, and selling natural gas and electricity in the mid-Atlantic U.S. The company segments its operations into gas utility operations and energy group businesses. The majority of SJI's total revenue comes from its gas utility operations, which encompasses the company's principal subsidiary: South Jersey Gas. SJG purchases, transmit, and sells natural gas primarily for residential consumers in southern New Jersey. The energy group also represents a significant income stream through its wholesale energy and retail electric services.
Executives
G Edison Holland director 270 PEACHTREE ST NW BIN 910, ATLANTA GA 30303
Kevin M. O'dowd director 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Eric Moss Stein officer: SVP, General Counsel 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Leonard Jr Brinson officer: SVP, Chief Information Officer 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Karen L Phillips officer: SVP, Human Resources 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Christopher Paladino director 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Sheila Hartnett-devlin director, Director SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Sunita Holzer director SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Kathleen D Larkin officer: SVP & CHRO 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Cielo Hernandez officer: SVP & CFO C/O XL FLEET CORP., 145 NEWTON STREET, BOSTON MA 02135
Ann T Anthony officer: Treasurer 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Walter M Higgins director SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Michael J Renna officer: Vice President 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Melissa Orsen officer: SVP & General Counsel 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
Steven R Cocchi officer: SVP, Strategy & Growth 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037