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SelectQuote (SelectQuote) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.38 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is SelectQuote 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). SelectQuote's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.38. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SLQT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
77.08% of 349 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs SLQT: 0.38

SelectQuote Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

SelectQuote Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.39 -1.11 -13.04 1.17 0.78

SelectQuote Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 0.58 0.78 0.78 0.47 0.38

Competitive Comparison of SelectQuote's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, SelectQuote'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.


SelectQuote's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, SelectQuote's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



SelectQuote Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

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

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.32 (Mar. 2024) / -0.7 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 30.227 (Mar. 2024) / -71.581 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.5429/-1.4223
=0.38***

* 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.


SelectQuote  (NYSE:SLQT) 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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SelectQuote (SelectQuote) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
6800 West 115th Street, Suite 2511, Overland Park, KS, USA, 66211
SelectQuote Inc is a Direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution platform which facilitates consumers to shop for health, life and auto & home insurance policies online. The company generates its revenues by selling insurance products on behalf of the insurance carrier partners in the form of commission. It functions through three lines namely, SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Life, and SelectQuote Auto & Home.
Executives
Joshua Brandon Matthews officer: President, SelectQuote Senior 6800 WEST 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Grant W Thomas Ii director PO BOX 419248, KANSAS CITY MO 64141-6248
Grant William Thomas Iii officer: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Robert Clay Grant officer: PRESIDENT, SELECTQUOTE SENIOR 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, PARK KS 66211
Sarah Taylor Anderson officer: (See Remarks) 6800 WEST 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Timothy Robert Danker director, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Hawks Donald L Iii director 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Raymond F Weldon director 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Matthew Scott Gunter officer: See Remarks 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Stephanie D. Fisher officer: Chief Accounting Officer 10990 ROE AVENUE, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Ryan Moore Clement officer: See Remarks 6800 WEST 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Kristin Gibbar officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 6800 W. 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211
Devanny Earl H Iii director CERNER CORP, 2800 ROCKCREEK PARKWAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64117-1593
Denise L Devine director C/O FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ONE PENN SQUARE, LANCASTER PA 17602
Raffaele Sadun officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 6800 W 115TH STREET, SUITE 2511, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211