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Coca-Cola Consolidated (Coca-Cola Consolidated) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.24 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Coca-Cola Consolidated 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). Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.24. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

COKE's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
91.74% of 109 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs COKE: -0.24

Coca-Cola Consolidated Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Consolidated'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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Coca-Cola Consolidated Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Coca-Cola Consolidated 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 -1.36 5.73 2.62 1.18 -0.24

Coca-Cola Consolidated 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 1.18 1.17 1.17 1.10 -0.24

Competitive Comparison of Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.


Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Consolidated's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Coca-Cola Consolidated Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Coca-Cola Consolidated'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
=( 43.48 (Dec. 2023) / 45.74 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 721.655 (Dec. 2023) / 599.879 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.0494/0.203
=-0.24***

* 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.


Coca-Cola Consolidated  (NAS:COKE) 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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Coca-Cola Consolidated (Coca-Cola Consolidated) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
4100 Coca-Cola Plaza, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc sells nonalcoholic beverage products in the United States. The company purchases concentrate and syrups from other beverage manufacturers under a license, then produces, packages, markets, and distributes the beverages to retailers. The company's primary licensor is Coca-Cola Co., which generally allows it to exclusively market, produce, and distribute Coca-Cola products in specified parts of the U.S.: North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. The company manages its business in two operating segments. Nonalcoholic Beverages segment which represents the majority of the company's revenues and All Other segments.
Executives
Coventry Elaine Moyese Bowers director 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Nathaniel Brent Tollison officer: See Remarks 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Christine Ann Motherwell officer: SVP, Human Resources 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Matthew Joseph Blickley officer: SVP, Financial Planning & CAO 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Donell W Etheridge officer: See Remarks 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Jeffrey L Turney officer: See Remarks 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Murrey John W Iii director 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Fredrick Scott Anthony officer: SVP, Treasurer 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Richard Tyrone Williams director HOMETRUST BANCSHARES, INC., 10 WOODFIN STREET, ASHEVILLE NC 28801
Jennifer K Mann director THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA, ATLANTA GA 30313
James L Matte officer: SVP, Human Resources 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Fisher E Beauregarde Iii officer: EVP, General Counsel 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Wells Sue Anne H. director 1219 CARTER LAKE ROAD, CHATTANOOGA TN 37405
Deal Clifford M Iii officer: SVP and CFO 4100 COCA COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Helvey James Relerford Iii director 100 PIKE WAY, MOUNT AIRY NC 27030