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Univar Solutions (Univar Solutions) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.24 (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Univar Solutions 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). Univar Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was 1.24. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

UNVR's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.02 vs UNVR: 1.24

Univar Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Univar Solutions'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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Univar Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Univar Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.77 2.59 -7.88 2.60 0.79

Univar Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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 1.20 1.21 0.79 1.56 1.24

Competitive Comparison of Univar Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Chemicals subindustry, Univar Solutions'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.


Univar Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Univar Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Univar Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Univar Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 2.29 (Jun. 2023) / 3.42 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )/( 647.3 (Jun. 2023) / 882.8 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3304/-0.2668
=1.24***

* 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.


Univar Solutions  (NYSE:UNVR) 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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Univar Solutions (Univar Solutions) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 60515
Univar Solutions Inc is distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals and ingredients, as well as a provider of value-added services, to customers across a wide range of diverse industries.. The company sells chemicals to a variety of end-users including customers in the food ingredients, beauty and personal care, pharmaceutical ingredients & finished products, CASE, chemical manufacturing, homecare and industrial cleaning and mining. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography: the United States; Canada; Europe and the Middle East and Africa; and the rest of the world. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
Executives
Varun Laroyia director 500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
James B Holcomb officer: SVP, President North America 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Nicholas W Alexos officer: EVP, CFO C/O DENTSPLY SIRONA INC, 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE, CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Nicholas Powell officer: President, EMEA & APAC 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Pat Jerding officer: SVP, Chief Information Officer 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Stephen D Newlin director 22 W FRONTAGE ROAD, NORTHFIELD IL 60093
Christopher D Pappas director C/O 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44308
David Jukes director, officer: President and CEO 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Kelly O'hanlon officer: Principal Accounting Officer 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Jennifer Mcintyre officer: SVP, Chief Integration Officer 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Jonathan Webster officer: SVP, Chief Streamline Officer 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Richard P Fox director
Noelle J Perkins officer: SVP, General Counsel Secretary 3075 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE TX 60515
William S Stavropoulos director
Joan A. Braca director 1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110

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