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Albertsons (Albertsons) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.14 (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Albertsons 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). Albertsons's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 0.14. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ACI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
82.39% of 301 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs ACI: 0.14

Albertsons Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Albertsons Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Degree of Financial Leverage
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Albertsons Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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Competitive Comparison of Albertsons's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Albertsons'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.


Albertsons's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Albertsons's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Albertsons Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

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

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 2.23 (Feb. 2024) / 2.27 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )/( 2081.4 (Feb. 2024) / 2391.8 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.0176/-0.1298
=0.14***

* 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.


Albertsons  (NYSE:ACI) 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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Albertsons (Albertsons) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
250 Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise, ID, USA, 83706
Albertsons is the second-largest conventional grocer in America, operating 2,271 stores under 24 banners in 34 states (as of the end of fiscal 2022). Around 75% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 20% also sell fuel. Albertsons has a significant private-label operation, accounting for around 25% of sales (excluding fuel). While its own brand assortment is mainly manufactured by third parties, Albertsons operates 19 food production plants (as of the end of fiscal 2022). Albertsons is a top two grocer in two thirds of its major markets (as of early 2022, according to company data), and virtually all of its sales come from the United States. Narrow-moat Kroger has offered to acquire Albertsons in a $25 billion deal; if the transaction is approved by regulators, it should close in 2024.
Executives
Thomas M Moriarty officer: EVP General Counsel & CPO 100 PARSONS POND DRIVE, FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417
Robert Bruce Larson officer: Chief Accounting Officer 3103 S OLD HICKORY, BOISE ID 83712
Klaff Realty Lp 10 percent owner, other: See Remarks 180 N. MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 300, CHICAGO IL 60601
Mohammad Omer Gajial officer: EVP, Pharmacy & Health 250 E. PARKCENTER BLVD., BOISE ID 83706
Jubilee Abs Holding Llc other: See Footnote (2) 4300 E. FIFTH AVE., COLUMBUS OH 43219
Kimco Realty Corp other: See Remarks 500 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 201, JERICHO NY 11753
Susan Morris officer: See Remarks ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC., 250 PARKCENTER BOULEVARD, BOISE ID 83706
Evan Rainwater officer: EVP, Supp Chain&Manufacturing 250 E. PARKCENTER BLVD., BOISE ID 83706
Chris Rupp officer: See Remarks ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC., 250 PARKCENTER BOULEVARD, BOISE ID 83706
Anuj Dhanda officer: See Remarks ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC., 250 PARKCENTER BOULEVARD, BOISE ID 83706
Sharon Mccollam officer: President & CFO C/O OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED, 263 SHUMAN BLVD., NAPERVILLE IL 60563
Jennifer Saenz officer: Chief Marketing Officer 250 E. PARKCENTER BLVD., BOISE ID 83706
Chan Galbato director 191 E NORTH AVENUE, CAROL STREAM IL 60188
Stone West Mary E director C/O HASBRO, INC., 1011 NEWPORT AVENUE, PAWTUCKET RI 02861
Shant Babikian director C/O HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC, 40 WEST 57TH STREET, 33RD FLOO NY 10019