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EQT (EQT) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.03 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is EQT 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). EQT's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.03. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EQT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
52.15% of 1001 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs EQT: 1.03

EQT Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

EQT 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 0.87 0.71 0.48 0.65 -0.34

EQT Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 0.81 0.57 1.45 -0.34 1.03

Competitive Comparison of EQT's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EQT'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.


EQT's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EQT's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



EQT Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

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

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 1.38 (Mar. 2024) / 11.26 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 882.469 (Mar. 2024) / 6119.12 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.8774/-0.8558
=1.03***

* 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.


EQT  (NYSE:EQT) 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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EQT (EQT) Business Description

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Address
625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15222
EQT Corp is an independent natural gas production company with operations focused in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales in the Appalachian Basin, located in the Eastern United States. The firm focuses on executing combo-development projects for developing multiwell pads to meet supply needs, with a focus on maximizing operational efficiency, technology, and sustainability. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has one reportable segment and its revenue stems from three types of gas reserves: natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil. All of the firm's operating revenue is generated in the U.S., with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
Executives
Qem Vi, Llc 10 percent owner 800 CAPITAL STREET, SUITE 3600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Q-xcl Holdings I (vi) Investment Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 800 CAPITOL STREET, SUITE 3600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Q-th Appalachia (vi) Investment Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 800 CAPITOL STREET, SUITE 3600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Vanloh S Wil Jr 10 percent owner 1401 MCKINNEY STREET, SUITE 2700, HOUSTON TX 77010
U.s. Bank Trust Company, National Association 10 percent owner 111 SW FIFTH AVENUE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Jeremy Knop officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
Todd James officer: Chief Accounting Officer 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
Lesley Evancho officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
William E. Jordan officer: EVP and General Counsel 400 WOODCLIFF DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Kathryn Jean Jackson director 121 SW SALMON STREET, PORTLAND OR 97204
Frank C. Hu director 625 LIBERTY AVE., SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
David M. Khani officer: Chief Financial Officer 625 LIBERTY AVE., SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
Toby Z. Rice director, officer: President & CEO 400 WOODCLIFF DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Lydia I Beebe director 13403 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, HOUSTON TX 77040
Kyle Derham officer: Interim Chf Financial Officer 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, SUITE 1700, PITTSBURGH PA 15222

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