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American International Group (American International Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.91 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is American International Group 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). American International Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.91. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

AIG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
55.75% of 348 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs AIG: 0.91

American International Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for American International Group'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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American International Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

American International Group 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 -114.30 1.52 0.78 1.57 0.91

American International Group 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 1.57 0.91 0.95 1.01 0.91

Competitive Comparison of American International Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, American International Group'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.


American International Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, American International Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



American International Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

American International Group'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
=( 4.98 (Dec. 2023) / 12.94 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 4994 (Dec. 2023) / 15424 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.6151/-0.6762
=0.91***

* 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.


American International Group  (NYSE:AIG) 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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American International Group (American International Group) Business Description

Address
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10020
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
Executives
Edward Lee Dandridge officer: EVP, Chief Marketing & Comms C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, MC 5003-1001, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Kathleen Carbone officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Vanessa Ames Wittman director C/O MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC., 1166 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
Diana M Murphy director C/O LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC, 13410 SUTTON PARK DR S, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Paola Bergamaschi director 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Luciana Fato officer: EVP and General Counsel AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Thomas Allen Bolt officer: EVP and Chief Risk Officer C/O AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
John G Rice director GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, 41 FARNSWORTH STREET, BOSTON MA 02210
John P Repko officer: EVP and Chief Info. Officer AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Hunter Constance officer: EVP, Head of Strategy & ESG 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Glazer Rose Marie E. officer: EVP, CHRO & Corp Secretary 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Kevin T. Hogan officer: EVP - Life & Retirement 180 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK NY 10038
Sabra R. Purtill officer: EVP and Chief Risk Officer 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Claude E. Wade officer: EVP, Hd of Ops & Chief Dig Off 1271 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020-1304
Lisa Buckingham officer: EVP Ent Desgn and L&R Sep 150 N RADNOR CHESTER ROAD, RADNOR PA 19087