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Crimson Wine Group (Crimson Wine Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.76 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Crimson Wine Group 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). Crimson Wine Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.76. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CWGL's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
85.92% of 206 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.005 vs CWGL: 1.76

Crimson Wine Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Crimson Wine Group'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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Crimson Wine Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Crimson Wine Group 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 1.93 0.65 0.98 1.38 1.76

Crimson Wine Group 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 1.38 1.30 -0.67 0.32 1.76

Competitive Comparison of Crimson Wine Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine Group'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.


Crimson Wine Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Crimson Wine Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Crimson Wine Group'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
=( 0.15 (Dec. 2023) / 0.05 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 5.098 (Dec. 2023) / 2.384 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=2/1.1384
=1.76***

* 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.


Crimson Wine Group  (OTCPK:CWGL) 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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Crimson Wine Group (Crimson Wine Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
5901 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA, 94558
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and Direct to Consumer net sales. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
Executives
Annette D. Alvarez-peters director C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, 5901 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA CA 94558
Luanne Dupere Tierney director C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP LTD., 2700 NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR., SUITE B, NAPA CA 94558
Kimberly A. Benson officer: Interim CFO C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD., 5901 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA CA 94558
John D. Cumming director C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD., 5901 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA CA 94558
Joseph S Steinberg director C/O LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORP, 315 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK NY 10010
Rollins Colby A. director 2700 NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR., STE. B, C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP LTD., NAPA CA 94558
Jennifer L. Locke officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD., 2700 NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR., SUITE B, NAPA CA 94558
Teton Holdings Corp Ccs 10 percent owner P. O. BOX 4902, JACKSON WY 83001
David Cumming 10 percent owner 1794 OLYMPIC PARKWAY, SUITE 201, PARK CITY UT 84098
Quille Nicolas Michel Eric officer: COO 2700 NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR., STE. B, C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP LTD., NAPA CA 94558
Craig Williams director C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD, 5901 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA CA 94558
Ian M. Cumming Charitable Lead Annuity Trust 10 percent owner P. O. BOX 4902, JACKSON WY 83001
Patrick M Delong officer: Chief Fin. & Oper. Officer 1222 ARROYO SARCO, NAPA CA 94558
Mike S. Cekay officer: SVP of Global Sales C/O CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD, 5901 SIVERADO TRAIL, NAPA CA 94558
Karen L. Diepholz officer: CFO 2700 NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR., STE. B, NAPA CA 94558