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Liberty SiriusXM Group (Liberty SiriusXM Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.25 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Liberty SiriusXM Group 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). Liberty SiriusXM Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.25. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LSXMA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
70.71% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs LSXMA: 1.25

Liberty SiriusXM Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Liberty SiriusXM Group'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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Liberty SiriusXM Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Liberty SiriusXM Group 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 2.06 2.34 0.16 1.47 1.25

Liberty SiriusXM Group 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 1.47 1.11 2.46 1.24 1.25

Competitive Comparison of Liberty SiriusXM Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Liberty SiriusXM Group'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.


Liberty SiriusXM Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty SiriusXM Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Liberty SiriusXM Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Liberty SiriusXM Group'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
=( 2.42 (Dec. 2023) / 3.66 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 1806 (Dec. 2023) / 2480 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3388/-0.2718
=1.25***

* 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.


Liberty SiriusXM Group  (NAS:LSXMA) 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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Liberty SiriusXM Group (Liberty SiriusXM Group) Business Description

Address
12300 Liberty Boulevard, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Liberty SiriusXM Group through its subsidiary holding is engaged in providing a subscription-based satellite radio service. It transmits music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels, as well as infotainment services. The firm's segments include Sirius XM Holdings, Formula 1, and Braves Group. The company distributes its satellite radios through automakers and rental car companies, as well as through its retail locations and Website; and satellite radio services to various automaker customers. Geographically it offers services in the region of the US and Canada.
Executives
Berkshire Hathaway Inc 10 percent owner 3555 FARNAM STREET, OMAHA NE 68131
Larry E Romrell director 12300 LIBERTY BLVD., ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Gilchrist Malcolm Ian Grant director 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Gregory B Maffei director, officer: President, CEO 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
John C Malone officer: Chairman 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Albert E Rosenthaler officer: Senior Vice President 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Brian J Wendling officer: SVP/Controller/PFO 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Andrea L Wong director 12300 LIBERTY BLVD., ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Plc Barclays 10 percent owner 1 CHURCHILL PLACE, CANARY WHARF, LONDON X0 E14 5HP
David E Rapley director 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
R. Ted Weschler, other: Member of 10% owner group 404B EAST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
Warren E Buffett 10 percent owner 3555 FARNAM ST, STE 1440, OMAHA NE 68131
Derek Chang director C/O CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC, 12405 POWERCOURT DR, ST LOUIS MO 63131
Renee L Wilm officer: Chief Legal Officer 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Richard N Baer officer: SVP, General Counsel