Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TAN's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 1.04 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.
RadioShack Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
The historical data trend for RadioShack'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.
Competitive Comparison of RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, RadioShack'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.
RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.
RadioShack Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation
RadioShack's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:
* 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.
RadioShack (FRA:TAN) 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.
RadioShack Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
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RS Legacy Corp, formerly RadioShack Corp was incorporated in 1967. The Company, along with its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the retail sale of consumer electronics goods and services through its RadioShack store chain. At December 31, 2013, it operated 4,297 U.S. company-operated stores under the RadioShack brand located throughout the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These stores are located in strip centers and shopping malls, as well as individual storefronts. Each location carries a broad assortment of both name brand and private brand consumer electronics products. The Company's product lines are categorized into two platforms; namely mobility and retail. Its mobility platform includes postpaid and prepaid wireless handsets, commissions, residual income, prepaid wireless airtime, tablet devices, and e-readers. The retail platform includes remaining consumer electronics product categories and related accessories; batteries and power products; and technical products. The Company has other sales channels and support operations such as: Dealer Outlets, RadioShack de Mexico, RadioShack.com, Distribution Centers, RadioShack Technology Services and RadioShack Global Sourcing. The Company owns or is licensed to use many trademarks and service marks related to its RadioShack stores in the United States and in foreign countries. Its private brand manufactured products are sold under the RadioShack, AUVIO, Enercell and Gigaware trademark. It also owns patents and patent applications relating to consumer electronics products. The Company competes in the sale of its products and services with several retail formats, including national, regional, and independent consumer electronics retailers. It competes with department and specialty retail stores in certain product categories. It competes with wireless providers in mobility platform through their own retail and online presence. It also competes with big-box retailers, discount and warehouse retailers, and Internet retailers. The Company is subject to foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act and ERISA, each as amended, and regulations promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, SEC, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency.
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