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Simon Property Group (Simon Property Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.91 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Simon Property 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). Simon Property Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.91. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SPG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
60.03% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.065 vs SPG: 0.91

Simon Property Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Simon Property 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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Simon Property Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Simon Property 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 1.14 1.29 1.27 0.73 0.91

Simon Property 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 0.73 0.59 4.32 1.07 0.91

Competitive Comparison of Simon Property Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Simon Property 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.


Simon Property Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Simon Property Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Simon Property Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Simon Property 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
=( 6.98 (Dec. 2023) / 6.52 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 3553.54 (Dec. 2023) / 3297.15 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.0706/0.0778
=0.91***

* 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.


Simon Property Group  (NYSE:SPG) 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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Simon Property Group (Simon Property Group) Business Description

Address
225 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Simon Property Group is the second-largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 231 properties: 136 traditional malls, 70 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), 6 lifestyle centers, and 5 other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
Executives
Larry C Glasscock director SYSCO CORPORATION, 1390 ENCLAVE PARKWAY, HOUSTON TX 77077
Randall J Lewis director WELLPOINT, INC, 120 MONUMENT CIRCLE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Allan B Hubbard director ANTHEM INC., 120 MONUMENT CIRCLE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Glyn Aeppel director 6 WHIPPOORWILL LANE, WESTPORT CT 06880
Gary M Rodkin director 700 ANDERSON HILL RD, PURCHASE NJ 10577
Reuben S Leibowitz director 466 LEXINGTON AVENUE 10TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10017
Marta R Stewart director C/O NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP, THREE COMMERCIAL PL, NORFOLK VA 23510-9219
Daniel C. Smith director 3000 GODFREY GRADUATE AND EXECUTIVE CTR., 1275 EAST TENTH STREET, BLOOMINGTON IN 47405-1703
Stefan M Selig director 2 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10021
Peggy Fang Roe director 100 COMMERCE LANE, APT. 1401, BETHESDA MD 20814
Karen N Horn director
Smith J Albert Jr director 111 MONUMENT CIRCLE, IN1-0175, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Matthew A Jackson officer: SVP, Assistant Treasurer 225 W. WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS IN 46256
Kevin M Kelly officer: Asst. General Counsel/Sec. 225 W. WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Donald G Frey officer: EVP, Treasurer 225 W. WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

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