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Synaptics (Synaptics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.25 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Synaptics 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). Synaptics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.25. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SYNA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
79.03% of 973 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs SYNA: 1.25

Synaptics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Synaptics 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 0.81 -0.01 2.13 1.49 1.48

Synaptics 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 0.84 -0.45 1.48 1.28 1.25

Competitive Comparison of Synaptics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Synaptics'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.


Synaptics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

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

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



Synaptics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Synaptics'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
=( -1.99 (Dec. 2023) / 5.77 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -29.7 (Dec. 2023) / 378.7 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.3449/-1.0784
=1.25***

* 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.


Synaptics  (NAS:SYNA) 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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Synaptics (Synaptics) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1109 McKay Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Synaptics Inc is a global producer of semiconductor solutions for the mobile, PC, and Internet of Things markets. The company develops human interface solutions that enable touch, display, fingerprint, video, audio, voice, AI, and connectivity functions for smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things products, and other electronic devices. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China. The company operates in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products.
Executives
Vikram Gupta officer: See Remarks 1109 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
John Mcfarland officer: SVP and General Counsel 1251 MCKAY DR., SAN JOSE CA 95131
Dean Warren Butler officer: See Remarks C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Saleel Awsare officer: See Remarks C/O SIGMA DESIGN, INC., 47467 FREMONT BLVD., FREMONT CA 94538
Michael E. Hurlston director, officer: See remarks below 5300 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IRVINE CA 92617
Kiva A. Allgood director C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Vivie Lee director 126 SIERRA POINT ROAD, BRISBANE CA 94005
James L Whims director C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Kermit Nolan officer: See Remarks 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Jeffrey D Buchanan director C/O SMITH & WESSON, 2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Patricia Lorraine Kummrow director C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Craig Browning Stein officer: Please see remarks C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Nelson C Chan director C/O SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED, 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Susan J Hardman director 1001 MURPHY RANCH ROAD, MILPITAS CA 95035
Richard L Sanquini director 14087 LOMA RIO DR, SARATOGA CA 95070