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IAC (IAC) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.89 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is IAC 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). IAC's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.89. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

IAC's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
60.38% of 573 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs IAC: 0.89

IAC Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

IAC Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.06 2.17 0.58 1.10 0.89

IAC 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 1.10 6.45 0.90 0.87 0.89

Competitive Comparison of IAC's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, IAC'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.


IAC's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, IAC's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



IAC Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

IAC'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
=( 2.97 (Dec. 2023) / -13.55 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 524.767 (Dec. 2023) / -1416.071 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.2192/-1.3706
=0.89***

* 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.


IAC  (NAS:IAC) 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.


IAC Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms

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IAC (IAC) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10011
IAC is an internet media company with segments that include Angi (47% of total revenue), Dotdash (10%), search (24%), and emerging and other (19%). The firm spun off the narrow-moat dating app provider Match Group in second-quarter 2020 and the no-moat video software provider Vimeo in second-quarter 2021.
Executives
Erik Bradbury officer: SVP AND CONTROLLER (CAO) 222 BERKELEY STREET, FLOOR 5, BOSTON MA 02116
Kendall Handler officer: EVP & CLO IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Michael D Eisner director C/O WALT DISNEY CO, 500 S BUENA VISTA STREET, BURBANK CA 91521-1010
Westley Moore director 325 WEST HURON STREET, SUITE 412, CHICAGO IL 60654
Christopher Halpin officer: EVP & CFO IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Michael H Schwerdtman officer: SVP and Controller (CAO) C/O IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 152 WEST 57TH STREET, 42ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
David S Rosenblatt director C/O DOUBLECLICK INC.,, 111 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Bryan Lourd director C/O CAA, 9830 WILSHIRE BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212
Glenn Schiffman director, officer: EVP & CFO 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Gregg Winiarski director, officer: EVP and GC IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Mark J Stein officer: EVP & CSO ONE BRIDGE STREET, SUITE 42, IRVINGTON NY 10069
Bonnie S Hammer director 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Joseph Levin officer: CEO C/O IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Richard F Zannino director C/O IAC/INTERACTIVECORP, 555 WEST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10011
Alan G Spoon director 1150 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20071