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Procter & Gamble Co (Procter & Gamble Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.73 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Procter & Gamble Co 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). Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.73. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

PG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
69.29% of 1840 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs PG: 0.73

Procter & Gamble Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Procter & Gamble Co'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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Procter & Gamble Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Procter & Gamble Co 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 1.20 1.79 0.96 3.33 0.42

Procter & Gamble Co 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 0.63 0.42 0.77 0.51 0.73

Competitive Comparison of Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Procter & Gamble Co'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.


Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Procter & Gamble Co's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Procter & Gamble Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Procter & Gamble Co'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
=( 6.12 (Mar. 2024) / 5.74 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 20069 (Mar. 2024) / 18401 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.0662/0.0906
=0.73***

* 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.


Procter & Gamble Co  (NYSE:PG) 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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Procter & Gamble Co (Procter & Gamble Co) Business Description

Address
One Procter and Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
Since its founding in 1837, Procter & Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. P&G sold its last remaining food brand, Pringles, to Kellogg in calendar 2012. Sales outside its home turf represent just more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
Executives
R. Alexandra Keith officer: President Global Hair & Beauty ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Andre Schulten officer: Chief Financial Officer ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Aguilar Moses Victor Javier officer: Chf Rsch, Dev & Innov Officer ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Susan Street Whaley officer: Chief Legal Officer & Secy 1 PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Matthew W. Janzaruk officer: SVP - Chief Accounting Officer 1 PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
M. Brett Biggs director 702 SW 8TH STREET, BENTONVILLE AR 72716
Balaji Purushothaman officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 1 PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Shailesh Jejurikar officer: President - Global Fabric Care ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Gary A Coombe officer: President-Europe SMO ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Marc S. Pritchard officer: Global Marketing Officer ONE PROCTER AND GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Jon R Moeller officer: Chief Financial Officer ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Ma. Fatima Francisco officer: President - Global Baby ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Jennifer L. Davis officer: CEO - Health Care 1 PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Sundar G. Raman officer: CEO-Fabric & Home Care ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Sheila Bonini director 1 PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202