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Braze (BRZE) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.38 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Braze 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). Braze's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 4.38. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BRZE's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
94.44% of 2627 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs BRZE: 4.38

Braze Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Braze Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
- - 3.66 -0.37 4.38

Braze Quarterly Data
Jan20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 -0.37 0.47 0.05 4.89 4.38

Competitive Comparison of Braze's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Application subindustry, Braze'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.


Braze's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Braze's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Braze Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

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

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.32 (Jan. 2024) / -1.47 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( -144.692 (Jan. 2024) / -148.14 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.102/-0.0233
=4.38***

* 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.


Braze  (NAS:BRZE) 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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Braze (BRZE) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
330 West 34th Street, Floor 18, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Braze Inc is a customer engagement platform that powers customer-centric interactions between consumers and brands. The company provides solutions for Retail & E-commerce, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, and Travel & Hospitality related industries.
Executives
Phillip M Fernandez director C/O MARKETO, INC., 901 MARINER'S ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 500, SAN MATEO CA 94404
Pankaj Malik officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
Myles Kleeger officer: Pres & Chief Customer Officer C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
Jonathan Hyman officer: Chief Technology Officer C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
Chelsea R. Stoner 10 percent owner C/O AVALARA, INC., 255 SOUTH KING ST., SUITE 1800, SEATTLE WA 98104
Susan Wiseman officer: General Counsel C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
Russell L Fleischer 10 percent owner 2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD, CARLSBAD CA 92008
Battery Partners Xi Side Fund, Llc 10 percent owner ONE MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE 1100, BOSTON MA 02210
Michael Maurice Brown 10 percent owner ONE MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE 1100, BOSTON MA 02210
Isabelle Winkles officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
William Magnuson director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O BRAZE, INC., 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18, NEW YORK NY 10001
Scott R Tobin 10 percent owner ONE MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE 1100, BOSTON MA 02210
Dharmesh Thakker 10 percent owner ONE MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE 1100, BOSTON MA 02210
Jesse Feldman 10 percent owner ONE MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE 1100, BOSTON MA 02210
Fernando Machado director 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126