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Beacon Roofing Supply (Beacon Roofing Supply) Degree of Financial Leverage : -86.12 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Beacon Roofing Supply 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). Beacon Roofing Supply's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -86.12. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BECN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
99.31% of 145 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs BECN: -86.12

Beacon Roofing Supply Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Beacon Roofing Supply'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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Beacon Roofing Supply Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Beacon Roofing Supply 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 4.15 -2.34 -0.02 -8.47 -86.12

Beacon Roofing Supply 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 -8.47 1.31 1.04 96.08 -86.12

Competitive Comparison of Beacon Roofing Supply's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Beacon Roofing Supply'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.


Beacon Roofing Supply's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Beacon Roofing Supply's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Beacon Roofing Supply Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Beacon Roofing Supply'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
=( -0.43 (Dec. 2023) / 5.55 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 712.2 (Dec. 2023) / 703.4 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.0775/0.0125
=-86.12***

* 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.


Beacon Roofing Supply  (NAS:BECN) 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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Beacon Roofing Supply (Beacon Roofing Supply) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
505 Huntmar Park Drive, Suite 300, Herndon, VA, USA, 20170
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc manufactures and sells roofing and building materials throughout the United States and Canada. Beacon's key customers consist of contractors, home builders, lumberyards, retailers, wholesale distributors, and building materials suppliers. The company's product portfolio includes both residential and non-residential roofing materials, siding, windows, and waterproofing systems. The majority of revenue is generated from residential and non-residential roofing products. The vast majority of Beacon's revenue comes from the United States.
Executives
Jason L Taylor officer: President, West Division 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
James J Gosa officer: President, North/Canada Div. 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
Cd&r Investment Associates Ix, Ltd. 10 percent owner MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED, UGLAND HOUSE, GRAND CAYMAN E9 KY101194
Best Clement Munroe Iii officer: President, South Division 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
Julian Francis director, officer: President & CEO ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY, TOLEDO OH 43659
Christopher Carl Nelson officer: EVP, CIO 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
Robert M Mclaughlin director C/O AIRGAS, INC., 259 NORTH RADNOR-CHESTER RD, RADNOR PA 19087
Martin S. Harrell officer: President, Waterproofing 3401 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE FL 32207
Christine Stroh Reddy officer: EVP, General Counsel 505 HUNTMAR PARK DRIVE, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
Stuart A Randle director 585 WEST 500 SOUTH, BOUNTIFUL UT 84010
Racquel Harris Mason director C/O ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INCORPORATED, 2500 INNOVATION WAY, GREENFIELD IN 46140
Hart Melanie Housey director POOL CORPORATION, 109 NORTHPARK BLVD, COVINGTON LA 70433
Frank A Lonegro officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer 500 WATER STREET, JACKSONVILLE FL 32202
Jonathan Stuart Bennett officer: EVP & CCO 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170
Sean M. Mcdevitt officer: EVP & CHRO 505 HUNTMAR PARK DR, SUITE 300, HERNDON VA 20170