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Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta Coating Systems) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.95 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Axalta Coating Systems 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). Axalta Coating Systems's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.95. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

AXTA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
62% of 1521 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs AXTA: 0.95

Axalta Coating Systems Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Axalta Coating Systems'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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Axalta Coating Systems Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Axalta Coating Systems 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 1.61 1.14 1.60 1.50 0.95

Axalta Coating Systems 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 1.50 1.75 0.75 0.73 0.95

Competitive Comparison of Axalta Coating Systems's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Axalta Coating Systems'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.


Axalta Coating Systems's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Axalta Coating Systems Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Axalta Coating Systems'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
=( 1.21 (Dec. 2023) / 0.86 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 568 (Dec. 2023) / 397.1 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.407/0.4304
=0.95***

* 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.


Axalta Coating Systems  (NYSE:AXTA) 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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Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta Coating Systems) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
50 Applied Bank Boulevard, Suite 300, Glen Mills, PA, USA, 19342
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. It operates in two segments, The Performance Coatings segment provides liquid and powder coatings solutions to a fragmented and local customer base. Its end markets include refinish and industrial. The Mobility Coatings segment relates to the provision of coating technologies to original equipment manufacturers of light and commercial vehicles. The company operates in the geographic areas of North America, EMEA countries, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Executives
Hadi Awada officer: SVP, Global Trans. Coatings AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, 2001 MARKET STREET 36TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Brian A Berube officer: SVP and General Counsel C/O CABOT CORPORATION, TWO SEAPORT LANE, SUITE 1300, BOSTON MA 02210
Anthony Massey officer: VP, Global Controller, PAO AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, 2001 MARKET STREET, 36TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Robert M Mclaughlin director C/O AIRGAS, INC., 259 NORTH RADNOR-CHESTER RD, RADNOR PA 19087
Mary Slagle Zappone director 10900 NE 8TH ST., STE. 800, BELLEVUE WA 98004
Amy Tufano officer: SVP & CHRO 50 APPLIED BANK BLVD., SUITE 300, GLEN MILLS PA 19342
Deborah J. Kissire director 210 E. EARLL DRIVE, PHOENIX AZ 85012
William M Cook director 1925 WEST FIELD COURT, SUITE 200, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Kevin M Stein director TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED, 1301 EAST 9TH STREET, SUITE 3000, CLEVELAND OH 44114
Anderson Carl Douglas Ii officer: SVP and CFO C/O XPO, INC., FIVE AMERICAN LANE, GREENWICH CT 06831
Jacqueline Scanlan officer: SVP & CHRO HAEMONETICS CORPORATION, 400 WOOD ROAD, BRAINTREE MA 02184
Chris Villavarayan director, officer: CEO & President C/O MERITOR, INC., 2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD, TROY MI 48084
Jan Bertsch director 3850 HAMLIN ROAD, AUBURN HILLS MI 48326
Troy D. Weaver officer: SVP, Global Refinish AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, 2001 MARKET STREET 36TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Barry S Snyder officer: SVP,Chief Ops & Sup Chain Offc 1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55164-0683