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Equitable Holdings (Equitable Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.52 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Equitable Holdings 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). Equitable Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.52. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EQH's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
74.57% of 346 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs EQH: 0.52

Equitable Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Equitable Holdings'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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Equitable Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Equitable Holdings 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 1.24 1.09 0.85 3.12 0.52

Equitable Holdings 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 3.12 -0.58 0.39 0.08 0.52

Competitive Comparison of Equitable Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Equitable Holdings'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.


Equitable Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Equitable Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Equitable Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Equitable Holdings'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
=( 3.48 (Dec. 2023) / 5.46 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 966 (Dec. 2023) / 3193 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3626/-0.6975
=0.52***

* 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.


Equitable Holdings  (NYSE:EQH) 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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Equitable Holdings (Equitable Holdings) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10104
Equitable Holdings Inc is a financial services company in the us. The company provides variable annuities, tax-deferred investment and retirement plans, employee benefits, and protection solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. Its business segments include Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Investment Management, Research, and Protection Solutions. The Individual Retirement segment offers annuity products, the Group Retirement segment provides tax-deferred investment and retirement services, Investment Management and Research segment consist of diversified investment management, research, and related services, and the Protection Solutions segment focuses on life insurance products.
Executives
Nick Lane officer: (See Remarks) C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Daniel G Kaye director 1742 APPLEBY ROAD, INVERNESS IL 60067
Eckert William James Iv officer: SVP, CAO and Controller C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Mark Pearson director, officer: President and CEO C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P., 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Kristi Ann Matus director C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Robin M Raju officer: Senior EVP & CFO C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Bertram L Scott director C/O BECTON DICKERSON & CO, 1 BECTON DR, FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417
Jeffrey J Hurd officer: Senior EVP & COO C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Arlene Isaacs-lowe director C/O XENIA HOTELS & RESORTS, INC., 200 S. ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 2700, ORLANDO FL 32801
Craig C Mackay director 75 WEST 125TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10027
Stonehill Charles G.t. director C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Jose Ramon Gonzalez officer: SEVP & Chief Legal Officer 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Anders Malmstrom officer: Senior EVP & CFO C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Dave S. Hattem officer: Senior EVP & GC C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104
Francis Hondal director C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC., 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10104