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Bausch Health (Bausch Health) Degree of Financial Leverage : -5.16 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Bausch Health 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). Bausch Health's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -5.16. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BHC's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
97.41% of 1041 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs BHC: -5.16

Bausch Health Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Bausch Health'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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Bausch Health Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Bausch Health 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 0.64 0.19 -2.03 -0.30 -5.16

Bausch Health 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 -0.30 -0.06 106.77 6.91 -5.16

Competitive Comparison of Bausch Health's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Bausch Health'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.


Bausch Health's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch Health's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Bausch Health Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Bausch Health'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
=( -1.62 (Dec. 2023) / -0.62 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 938 (Dec. 2023) / 1335 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=1.6129/-0.2974
=-5.42***

* 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.


Bausch Health  (NYSE:BHC) 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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Bausch Health (Bausch Health) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2150 Saint Elzear Boulvard West, Laval, QC, CAN, H7L 4A8
Bausch Health Companies Inc is a global specialty pharmaceutical, consumer health, and medical device company with a focus on branded products for the dermatology, gastrointestinal, and ophthalmology markets. The company reports revenue in five segments: Salix; International; Solta Medical; Diversified Products and Bausch + Lomb. It generates maximum revenue from the Bausch + Lomb segment.
Executives
Seana Carson officer: EVP, General Counsel 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD, BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
John S Barresi officer: SVP, Controller & CAO 727 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Richard Mulligan director C/O ICAHN CAPITAL LP, 767 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 4700, NEW YORK NY 10153
Tom George Vadaketh officer: EVP, Chief Financial Officer 1727 JOCKEYS WAY, YARDLEY PA 19067
Robert Spurr director, officer: U.S. President-Pharma Business C/O BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC., 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Joseph F Gordon officer: Pres&Co-Head Bausch&Lomb/Int'l C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Frederick Munsch officer: SVP, Controller and CAO C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Christina Ackermann officer: EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Sam Eldessouky officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Steven D Miller director 16690 COLLINS AVENUE, PH, SUNNY ISLE BEACH FL 33160
Von Eschenbach Andrew C. director C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
De Schutter Richard U director C/O BLCO, 400 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Brett Icahn director C/O ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P., 16690 COLLINS AVE., PH, SUNNY ISLES FL 33160
William D. Humphries officer: EVP, COMPANY GROUP CHAIRMAN C/O STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC., 5 WALNUT GROVE DRIVE SUITE 140, HORSHAM PA 19044
Valueact Capital Master Fund, L.p. director, other: See remarks ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129