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Rubicon Technology (Rubicon Technology) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.11 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Rubicon Technology 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). Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.11. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

RBCN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
68.89% of 974 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs RBCN: 1.11

Rubicon Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Rubicon Technology'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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Rubicon Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Rubicon Technology 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 6.64 -0.07 0.49 0.73 1.11

Rubicon Technology 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 0.73 2.64 1.06 -1.45 1.11

Competitive Comparison of Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Rubicon Technology'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.


Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rubicon Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Rubicon Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Rubicon Technology'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
=( -0.01 (Dec. 2023) / 0.38 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 0.074 (Dec. 2023) / 0.958 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.0263/-0.9228
=1.11***

* 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.


Rubicon Technology  (OTCPK:RBCN) 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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Rubicon Technology (Rubicon Technology) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
900 East Green Street, Bensenville, IL, USA, 60106
Rubicon Technology Inc is an advanced materials provider specializing in monocrystalline sapphire for applications in optical and industrial systems. The company manages its operations and ship from its owned facility located in Bensenville, Illinois. It offers optical and industrial sapphire products in various shapes and sizes, including round and rectangular windows and blanks, domes, tubes, and rods. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia, and Other countries, of which prime revenue is derived from North America.
Executives
Timothy Brog director C/O RUBICON TECHNOLOGY, INC., 900 EAST GREEN STREET, UNIT A, BENSENVILLE IL 60106
Darren Clay Seirer director, 10 percent owner 80 EIGHTH AVENUE, SUITE 1500, NEW YORK NY 10011
Jefferson Gramm director C/O BANDERA PARTNERS LLC, 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1820, NEW YORK NY 10004
Janel Corp 10 percent owner 80 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Michael E Mikolajczyk director 875 N. MICHIGAN AVE., STE 3000, CHICAGO IL 60611
Susan Westphal director C/O RUBICON TECHNOLOGY, INC., 900 EAST GREEN STREET, UNIT A, BENSENVILLE IL 60106
John Eidinger director 80 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Dominique Schulte 10 percent owner 68 BANK STREET, NEW YORK NY 10014
Oaxaca Group L.l.c. 10 percent owner 68 BANK STREET, NEW YORK NY 10014
Kevin Timothy Lusardi officer: Chief Financial Officer 115 BROADWAY, PLEASANTVILLE NY 10570
Gregory Bylinsky 10 percent owner C/O BANDERA PARTNERS LLC, 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1820, NEW YORK NY 10004
Bandera Partners Llc 10 percent owner 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1820, NEW YORK NY 10004
Mathew Jason Rich officer: Chief Financial Officer 4501 EASTWOOD RD, MINNETONKA MN 55345
Inga A Slavutsky officer: Chief Financial Officer 920 E. GREEN ST., BENSENVILLE IL 60106
Donald R Caldwell director 5 RADNOR CORP CENTER STE 555, RADNOR PA 19087