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Northern Oil & Gas (Northern Oil & Gas) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.38 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Northern Oil & Gas 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). Northern Oil & Gas's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.38. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Northern Oil & Gas's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

NOG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
79.02% of 1001 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs NOG: 0.38

Northern Oil & Gas Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Northern Oil & Gas'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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Northern Oil & Gas Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Northern Oil & Gas 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 1.36 -0.05 0.92 -5.77 0.38

Northern Oil & Gas 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 -5.77 0.24 1.63 1.66 0.38

Competitive Comparison of Northern Oil & Gas's Degree of Financial Leverage

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


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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Oil & Gas's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Northern Oil & Gas Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Northern Oil & Gas'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
=( 10.03 (Dec. 2023) / 8.92 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 1136.406 (Dec. 2023) / 856.669 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.1244/0.3265
=0.38***

* 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.


Northern Oil & Gas  (NYSE:NOG) 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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Northern Oil & Gas (Northern Oil & Gas) Business Description

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Address
4350 Baker Road, Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN, USA, 55343
Northern Oil & Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production with operations in North Dakota and Montana that primarily target the Bakken and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin of the United States.
Executives
Robert B. Rowling 10 percent owner 4001 MAPLE AVE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
William F Kimble director 6900 E. LAYTON AVE., SUITE 900, DENVER CO 80237
Jennifer S. Pomerantz director 4350 BAKER ROAD, SUITE 400, MINNETONKA MN 55343
Cresta Greenwood, Llc 10 percent owner 4001 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
Rowling Family 2012 Long Term Trust other: See Remarks 4001 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
James B. Evans officer: Executive VP & Chief Engineer 601 CARLSON PARKWAY, SUITE 990, MINNETONKA MN 55305
Foundation Rowling other: See Remarks 4001 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
Stuart G. Lasher director 4931 NEW PROVIDENCE, TAMPA FL 33629
Ttbr Investments Llc 10 percent owner 4001 MAPLE AVE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
Trbrjr Investments Llc 10 percent owner 4001 MAPLE AVE, SUITE 600, DALLAS TX 75219
Michael D. Kelly officer: EVP of Finance 3762 INGOLD STREET, HOUSTON TX 77005
Crestview Partners Iii Gp, L.p. 10 percent owner C/O CRESTVIEW PARTNERS, 590 MADISON AVENUE, 42ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Brandon R. Elliott officer: EVP, Corporate Devp & Strategy 315 MANITOBA AVENUE, SUITE 200, WAYZATA MN 55391
Roy Ernest Easley director 1048 TEXAN TRAIL, GRAPEVINE TX 76051
W Energy Partners Llc 10 percent owner 3811 TURTLE CREEK BLVD, SUITE 550, DALLAS TX 75219

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