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C.H. Robinson Worldwide (C.H. Robinson Worldwide) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.07 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide 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). C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.07. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHRW's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
53.55% of 943 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs CHRW: 1.07

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for C.H. Robinson Worldwide'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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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

C.H. Robinson Worldwide 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 0.85 0.76 1.15 1.01 1.07

C.H. Robinson Worldwide 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 1.01 1.21 1.01 1.03 1.07

Competitive Comparison of C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, C.H. Robinson Worldwide'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.


C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



C.H. Robinson Worldwide Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

C.H. Robinson Worldwide'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
=( 2.72 (Dec. 2023) / 7.4 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 514.607 (Dec. 2023) / 1266.782 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.6324/-0.5938
=1.07***

* 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.


C.H. Robinson Worldwide  (NAS:CHRW) 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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C.H. Robinson Worldwide (C.H. Robinson Worldwide) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55347-5088
C.H. Robinson is a top-tier non-asset-based third-party logistics provider with a significant focus on domestic freight brokerage (about 60% of 2022 net revenue), which reflects mostly truck brokerage but also rail intermodal. Additionally, the firm operates a large air and ocean forwarding division (30%), which has grown organically and via tuck-in acquisitions over the years. The remainder of revenue consists of the European truck-brokerage division, transportation management services, and a legacy produce-sourcing operation.
Executives
Winship Henry Ward Iv director PO BOX 8614, RANCHO SANTA FE CA 92067
David P Bozeman director, officer: President & CEO 100 NE ADAMS STREET, PEORIA IL 61629
Angela K. Freeman officer: Vice President-Human Resources 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55437
Michael John Short officer: President, Global Forwarding 14701 CHARLESON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Mac S Pinkerton officer: Pres. of North America Trans. 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55330
James J. Barber director 55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY, NE, ATLANTA GA 30328
Jordan T Kass officer: President, Managed Services 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Henry J Maier director 1000 FEDEX DRIVE, MOON TOWNSHIP PA 15108
Michael Paul Zechmeister officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., 313 IRON HORSE WAY, PROVIDENCE RI 02908
Chris Obrien officer: Vice President 8100 MITCHELL RD, STE 200, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
Michael D. Castagnetto officer: President of Robinson Fresh 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55437
Ben G Campbell officer: VP-General Counsel & Secretary 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55437
Biesterfeld Robert C Jr officer: President, N American Surface 14701 CHARLSON RD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Mark A. Goodburn director 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Arun Rajan officer: Chief Product Officer 14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347