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LSI Industries (LSI Industries) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.16 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is LSI Industries 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). LSI Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.16. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LYTS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
65.75% of 2426 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs LYTS: 1.16

LSI Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for LSI Industries'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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LSI Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.28 0.97 1.25 0.97 0.87

LSI Industries 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 0.93 0.87 1.03 1.16 -

Competitive Comparison of LSI Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries'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.


LSI Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



LSI Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

LSI Industries'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
=( 0.93 (Mar. 2024) / 0.78 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 36.76 (Mar. 2024) / 33.763 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1923/0.0888
=2.17***

* 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.


LSI Industries  (NAS:LYTS) 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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LSI Industries (LSI Industries) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
10000 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45242
LSI Industries Inc provides corporate visual image solutions to the petroleum and convenience store industry. The company's operating segments include Lighting and Display Solutions. It generates maximum revenue from the Lighting segment. Lighting Segment manufactures and markets outdoor and indoor lighting and lighting controls for the commercial, industrial, and multi-site retail markets including the petroleum/convenience store, quick-service, and automotive markets. The Display Solutions Segment manufactures, sells and installs exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, menu board systems, display fixtures, refrigerated displays, and custom display elements.
Executives
James E Galeese officer: Executive VP; CFO LSI INDUSTRIES INC., 10000 ALLIANCE RD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
James Anthony Clark officer: CEO and President 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
Jeffery S. Bastian officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O LSI INDUSTRIES, 10000 ALLIANCE RD., CINCINNATI OH 45242
Thomas A Caneris officer: Sr. VP, HR and General Counsel 1901 CAMPUS PLACE, LOUISVILLE KY 40299
Michael A. Prachar officer: Chief Marketing Officer 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
Ronald D Brown director 2090 FLORENCE AVENUE, CINCINNATI OH 45206
Amy Hanson director C/O MACY'S, INC., 7 WEST SEVENTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Chantel E Lenard director 1665 SCENIC AVENUE, SUITE 250, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Robert P. Beech director 9938 ZIG ZAG ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
Marshall Ernest W Jr director 1000 EATON BLVD, CLEVELAND OH 44122
Steve A. Brunker officer: CIO 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
Sylvia M. Astrop officer: SVP Global Sourcing 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
John K Morgan director 1310 SEABOARD INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA GA 30318
Michael C Beck officer: Sr Vice President - Operations 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242
Crawford C. Lipsey officer: Interim President and COO 10000 ALLIANCE ROAD, CINCINNATI OH 45242