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Bassett Furniture Industries (Bassett Furniture Industries) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.88 (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Bassett Furniture Industries 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). Bassett Furniture Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 0.88. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BSET's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
64.37% of 407 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs BSET: 0.88

Bassett Furniture Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Bassett Furniture Industries'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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Bassett Furniture Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Bassett Furniture Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov14 Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 0.45 1.21 5.56 0.98

Bassett Furniture Industries 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 Bassett Furniture Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture Industries'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.


Bassett Furniture Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Bassett Furniture Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Bassett Furniture Industries'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
=( -0.67 (Feb. 2024) / 6.47 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )/( -7.525 (Feb. 2024) / 30.324 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.1036/-1.2482
=0.88***

* 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.


Bassett Furniture Industries  (NAS:BSET) 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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Bassett Furniture Industries (Bassett Furniture Industries) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
3525 Fairystone Park Highway, P.O. Box 626, Bassett, VA, USA, 24055
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, importer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products. The Retail segment consists of company-owned stores.
Executives
Spilman Robert H Jr director, officer: Pres & Chief Executive Officer C/O BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC, PO BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
John Michael Daniel officer: V P, Chief Accounting Officer P O BOX 626, 3525 FAIRYSTONE PARK HWY, BASSETT VA 24055
Warden William C Jr director PO BOX 2328, HICKORY NC 28603-2328
David C Baker officer: SVP, Corporate Retail 1012 SHERATON, COURT, MARTINSVILLE VA 24112
Emma S. Battle director 101 NORTH CHERRY STREET, SUITE 501, WINSTON SALEM NC 27101
Virginia W. Hamlet director P.O. BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
Wampler William C Jr director 510 CUMBERLAND STREET, BRISTOL VA 24201-4387
Bassett John E Iii officer: vice President Global Sourcing C/O BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC, PO BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
John R Belk director BELK INC, 2801 WEST TYVOLA ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28217-4500
Stefanie Jane Lucas officer: SVP, Chief Merchandising Offic P.O. BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
Kara Ann Kelchner-strong officer: SVP, Customer Experience Offic P.O. BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
Mark S Jordan officer: Vice President Upholstery BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC, PO BOX 626, BASSETT VA 24055
Jay R Hervey officer: Vice Pres Sec & Gen Counsel
Bruce Cohenour officer: SR VP/SALES & MERCHANDISING HOOKER FURNITURE CORPORATION, 440 EAST COMMONWEALTH BLVD, MARTINSVILLE VA 24112
Kristina K Cashman director

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