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Viatris (Viatris) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.26 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Viatris 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). Viatris's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.26. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

VTRS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
70.47% of 1043 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs VTRS: 1.26

Viatris Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Viatris 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 4.76 28.52 0.06 0.02 1.26

Viatris 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 0.02 4.10 1.31 1.63 1.26

Competitive Comparison of Viatris's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Viatris'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.


Viatris's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Viatris's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Viatris Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Viatris'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
=( 0.05 (Dec. 2023) / 1.71 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 776 (Dec. 2023) / 3405.6 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.9708/-0.7721
=1.26***

* 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.


Viatris  (NAS:VTRS) 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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Viatris (Viatris) Business Description

Industry
Address
1000 Mylan Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317
Viatris was formed in November 2020 through the combination of Upjohn, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer that specialized in off-patent drugs, and Mylan, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer that focused on generic and specialty drugs. By joining forces, Viatris became one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world, servicing over 165 countries. Generics (commoditized and complex) and biosimilars make up roughly 40% of Viatris' total sales. Remaining 60% of sales is derived from its portfolio of legacy products which includes Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, and Viagra. While it covers more than 10 major therapeutic areas, Viatris has identified dermatology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology as its three key areas of focus for future innovations.
Executives
Andrew Cuneo officer: See Remarks 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Xiangyang (sean) Ni officer: President, Greater China 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Leo Frans Groothuis director 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Scott Andrew Smith director C/O CELGENE CORPORATION, 86 MORRIS AVENUE, SUMMIT NJ 07901
Elisha W Finney director C/O VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC, 3100 HANSEN WAY M/S E-327, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Van Der Meer Mohr Pauline director 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Menassie Taddese officer: See Remarks 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Robert J Coury director, officer: Executive Chairman BUILDING 4, TRIDENT PLACE, MOSQUITO WAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE X0 AL10 9UL
W Don Cornwell director
Brian Roman officer: Global General Counsel 1000 MYLAN BOULEVARD, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Anthony Mauro officer: See Remarks BUILDING 4, TRIDENT PLACE, MOSQUITO WAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE X0 AL10 9UL
James M Kilts director 120 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Melina E Higgins director BUILDING 4, TRIDENT PLACE, MOSQUITO WAY, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE X0 AL10 9UL
Ian C Read director PFIZER INC ATTN CORPORATE SECRETARY, 235 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10017
Dillon Joellen Lyons director BUILDING 4, TRIDENT PLACE, MOSQUITO WAY, HATFIELD, HARTFORDSHIRE X0 AL 109UL