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Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (XTER:FPH) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.66 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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). Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.66. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:FPH's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
70.16% of 1022 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs XTER:FPH: 0.66

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG'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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Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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 0.49 3.54 0.81 13.15 0.66

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 13.15 11.80 0.91 1.04 0.66

Competitive Comparison of Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG'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.


Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.67 (Dec. 2023) / 0.5 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 15.22 (Dec. 2023) / 10.052 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.34/0.5141
=0.66***

* 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.


Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG  (XTER:FPH) 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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Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (XTER:FPH) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
Prenzlauer Promenade 28, Berlin, BB, DEU, 13089
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG is a company dealing with mail communication. Its business activities focus on traditional product business, which consists of the development, manufacture, and distribution of franking systems, as well as inserting machines and after-sale business. The company also comprises services such as the collection of business mail and software solutions.
Executives
Ralf Georg Spielberger Board of Directors
Carsten Von Lavergne-peguilhen Lind Board of Directors
Dr. Alexander Granderath Supervisory Board
Martin Eckhardt Geisel Board of Directors
Dr. Hans Alexander Granderath Supervisory Board
Carsten Lavergne-peguilhen Lind Board of Directors
Patricius De Gruyter Board of Directors

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