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Oshkosh (Oshkosh) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.50 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Oshkosh 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). Oshkosh's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.50. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

OSK's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
82.52% of 206 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs OSK: 1.50

Oshkosh Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Oshkosh Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.12 2.87 1.44 1.50

Oshkosh 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 -1.37 1.59 1.67 1.50 -

Competitive Comparison of Oshkosh's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Oshkosh'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.


Oshkosh's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Oshkosh's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Oshkosh Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Oshkosh'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
=( 10.45 (Mar. 2024) / 3.79 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 982.7 (Mar. 2024) / 440.4 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=1.7573/1.2314
=1.43***

* 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.


Oshkosh  (NYSE:OSK) 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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Oshkosh (Oshkosh) Business Description

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Address
1917 Four Wheel Drive, Oshkosh, WI, USA, 54902
Oshkosh is the top producer of access equipment, specialty vehicles, and military trucks. It serves diverse end markets, where it is typically the market share leader in North America, or, in the case of JLG aerial work platforms, a global leader. In recent years, the company has manufactured joint light tactical vehicles, or JLTV, for the U.S. Department of Defense. However, Oshkosh recently lost the JLTV recompete, bringing its U.S. Postal Service contract into focus, which calls for the electrification of U.S. postal vehicles. The company reports four segments—access equipment (48% of revenue), defense (26%), fire and emergency (13%), and commercial (13%)—and generated $8.3 billion in revenue in 2022.
Executives
Bryan K Brandt officer: SVP & Chief Marketing Officer 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
James W. Johnson officer: Exec. VP & Pres., Fire & Emerg C/O OSHKOSH CORPORATION, 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
John S Verich officer: SVP and Treasurer 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Michael E Pack officer: Exec. VP and CFO 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Frank R. Nerenhausen officer: EVP & Pres. Commercial Segment C/O OSHKOSH CORPORATION, 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Jason P Baab officer: SVP, Corp. Develop. & Strategy 8111 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, BLOOMINGTON MN 55420
Timothy S Bleck officer: SVP & Pres. Defense Segment 1917 FOUR WHEEL DR, OSHKOSH WI 54902
David G Perkins director 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Thomas P Hawkins officer: SVP, Government Relations 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Jayanthi Iyengar officer: EVP, Chief Tech & Strategic C/O ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 3901 MIDWAY PLACE NE, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109
John J Bryant officer: SVP and Pres, Defense Segment 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Douglas Lee Davis director 1150 N. ALMA SCHOOL ROAD, MESA AZ 85201
James C Freeders officer: Senior VP and Controller 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902
Bradley M. Nelson officer: SVP & Pres. Commercial Segment C/O OSHKOSH CORPORATION, 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54903-2566
Anupam Khare officer: SVP/Chief Information Officer 1917 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902