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Lightning eMotors (Lightning eMotors) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.21 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Lightning eMotors 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). Lightning eMotors's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 1.21. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ZEVY's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
69.61% of 204 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs ZEVY: 1.21

Lightning eMotors Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lightning eMotors'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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Lightning eMotors Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Lightning eMotors Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
- - 1.26 0.78

Lightning eMotors Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 0.83 0.78 0.79 -0.49 1.21

Competitive Comparison of Lightning eMotors's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lightning eMotors'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.


Lightning eMotors's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lightning eMotors's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Lightning eMotors Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Lightning eMotors's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -18.63 (Sep. 2023) / 9.35 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( -90.158 (Sep. 2023) / 61.238 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-2.9925/-2.4723
=1.21***

* 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.


Lightning eMotors  (OTCPK:ZEVY) 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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Lightning eMotors (Lightning eMotors) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
815 14th Street South West, Suite A100, Loveland, CO, USA, 80537
Lightning eMotors Inc is engaged in designing and manufacturing zero-emission commercial trucks and buses and charging infrastructure solutions for fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and governments. Its product offerings range from cargo vans, transit and shuttle buses, school buses, specialty work trucks, ambulances, and electric powertrains for school buses, transit buses, and motor coaches. Its product solutions help its customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs and improve energy efficiency.
Executives
Rosella Holdings Ltd 10 percent owner TRAFALGAR COURT, 3RD FLOOR, WEST WING, LES BANQUES, ST PETER PORT Y7 GY1 2JA
David Agatston officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC., 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
Wanda Jackson-davis director C/O LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC., 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
Shashi Seth officer: Chief Revenue Officer 3080 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306
Jack Kenneth P. Jr. director 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
Robert Fenwick-smith director C/O LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC., 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
Bruce Coventry director C/O LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC., 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
Timothy Reeser director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC., 815 14TH STREET SW, SUITE A100, LOVELAND CO 80537
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