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Comstock Holding Co (Comstock Holding Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : -1.41 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Comstock Holding 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). Comstock Holding Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -1.41. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CHCI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
91.02% of 1759 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs CHCI: -1.41

Comstock Holding Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Comstock Holding 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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Comstock Holding Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Comstock Holding Co 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 -0.23 211.54 5.17 -0.61 -1.41

Comstock Holding Co 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 -0.61 -2.65 10.28 -1.70 -1.41

Competitive Comparison of Comstock Holding Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Comstock Holding 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.


Comstock Holding Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Comstock Holding Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Comstock Holding Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Comstock Holding Co'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
=( 0.77 (Dec. 2023) / 0.98 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 9.164 (Dec. 2023) / 7.952 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.2143/0.1524
=-1.41***

* 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.


Comstock Holding Co  (NAS:CHCI) 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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Comstock Holding Co (Comstock Holding Co) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1900 Reston Metro Plaza, 10th Floor, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
Comstock Holding Co Inc is a developer and manager of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties with operations that are majorly focused on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It provides a broad range of asset management services to customers and partners, composed primarily of private and institutional owners, investors in commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate, and various governmental bodies seeking to leverage the potential of public-private partnerships.
Executives
David Peter Paul director C/O JBG/OPERATING PARTNERS, 4445 WILLARD AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815
Thomas Joseph Holly director 1900 RESTON METRO PLAZA, 10TH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
Dwight C Schar 10 percent owner C/O NVR INC, 7601 LEWINSVILLE ROAD SUITE 300, MCLEEAN VA 22102
Ivy Zelman director 9 WEST 57TH STREET, 39TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
James A Maccutcheon director 10770 COLUMBIA PIKE, SILVER SPRING MD 20901
Joseph M Squeri director 11465 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, 4TH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
David M Guernsey director 12414 CLIFTON HUNT DRIVE, CLIFTON VA 20124
Timothy Steffan officer: EVP, Asset Management 1886 METRO CENTER DR, 4TH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
54, L.c. Fr 10 percent owner 1886 METRO CENTER DRIVE, FOURTH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
Comstock Development Services, L.c. 10 percent owner 1886 METRO CENTER DRIVE, FOURTH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
Stonehenge Funding, L.c. 10 percent owner 1886 METRO CENTER DRIVE, FOURTH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
Christopher Michael Guthrie officer: Chief Financial Officer 1886 METRO CENTER DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR, RESTON VA 20190
Christopher Clemente director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman and CEO 11465 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, SUITE 510, RESTON VA 20910
Robert P Pincus director
Jubal R Thompson other: Secretary 11465 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, SUITE 400, RESTON VA 20190

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