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VirTra (VirTra) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.27 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is VirTra 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). VirTra's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.27. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

VTSI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
71.38% of 304 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs VTSI: 1.27

VirTra Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

VirTra Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 -5.44 1.41 -0.32 1.21

VirTra 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 0.39 0.34 0.86 1.21 1.27

Competitive Comparison of VirTra's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, VirTra'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.


VirTra's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, VirTra's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



VirTra Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

VirTra'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
=( 0.61 (Mar. 2024) / 0.4 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 7.563 (Mar. 2024) / 5.354 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.525/0.4126
=1.27***

* 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.


VirTra  (NAS:VTSI) 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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VirTra (VirTra) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
295 E. Corporate Place, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85225
VirTra Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the sale and development of the judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for law enforcement, military and commercial uses. It sells simulators and related products across the globe through a direct sales force and international distribution partners. The services provided by the company includes installation, training, limited warranties, service agreements and related support. The company sells and supports use of force training and marksmanship firearms training systems and accessories for law enforcement, military or civilian use. The product line of the company includes simulators, upgrade components, scenarios, scenario software, recoil kits, Threat-Fire and other accessories.
Executives
Robert D Ferris director, officer: president 7970 S KYRENE RD, TEMPE AZ 85284
James P Mcdonnell director 295 E CORPORATE PLACE, CHANDLER AZ 85225
Givens John F. Ii director C/O VIRTRA, INC, 7970 S. KYRENE RD, TEMPE AZ 85284
Alanna Boudreau officer: Chief Financial Officer 295 E CORPORATE PLACE, CHANDLER AZ 85225
Gregg C Johnson director 6081 W PARK AVE, CHANDLER AZ 85226
Danielle Diaz officer: Chief Financial Officer 295 E. CORPORATE PLACE, CHANDLER AZ 85225
Marsha J. Foxx officer: Interim VP CAO C/O VIRTRA, INC., 7970 S.KYRENE RD., TEMPE AZ 85284
Jeffrey Dale Brown director 7970 S KYRENE RD, TEMPE, AZ 85284
Judy A Henry officer: CFO, Treasurer and Secretary 7970 S KYRENE RD.,, TEMPE AZ 85284
Mitchell A Saltz director 14500 NORTH NORTHSIGHT BLVD SUITE 116, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260
Matthew D Burlend director, officer: Chief Operating Officer & VP 7970 S KYRENE RD, TEMPE AZ 85284
James D. Richardson director 7970 S KYRENE RD., TEMPE AZ 85284
L Kelly Jones director, 10 percent owner, officer: ceo 440 NORTH CENTER, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Andrew Wells director 440 NORTH CENTER, ARLINGTON TX 76011
David Louis Ferris 10 percent owner