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Red Cat Holdings (Red Cat Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.94 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Red Cat Holdings 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). Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 0.94. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

RCAT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
56.83% of 2439 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs RCAT: 0.94

Red Cat Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Red Cat Holdings'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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Red Cat Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Red Cat Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.29 3.83 -0.09 13.29 0.81

Red Cat Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 0.42 0.81 0.95 0.83 0.94

Competitive Comparison of Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Red Cat Holdings'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.


Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Red Cat Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Red Cat Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.52 (Jan. 2024) / -0.38 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( -27.085 (Jan. 2024) / -19.45 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=0.3684/0.3925
=0.94***

* 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.


Red Cat Holdings  (NAS:RCAT) 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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Red Cat Holdings (Red Cat Holdings) Business Description

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15 Avenue Munoz Rivera, Suite 2200, San Juan, PR, USA, 00901
Red Cat Holdings Inc is a military technology company that integrates robotic hardware and software to provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to on-the-ground warfighters and battlefield commanders. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness and safety of military operations domestically and globally. Red Cat's suite of solutions includes Teal Drones, developer of the Golden Eagle, a small unmanned system with the highest resolution imaging for night-time operations, and Skypersonic, a leading provider of unmanned aircraft for interior spaces and other dangerous environments.
Executives
Allan Thomas Evans officer: CEO of Fat Shark Holdings, Ltd 1400 VILLAGE SQ BLVD, UNIT #3-80448, TALLAHASSEE FL 32312
Nick Jr Liuzza director 79 WAPPING ROAD, PORTSMOUTH RI 02871
Jeffrey M Thompson director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO 5 SHELL CASTLE CLUB, PALMAS DEL MAR PR 00791
Joseph David Freedman director 945 SOUTHSIDE PLACE, NASHVILLE TN 37203
Mary Beth Long director 309 FRANKLIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA VA 22314
Christopher R. Moe director 36 PROSPECT FARM ROAD, PORTSMOUTH RI 02871
George Michael Matus officer: CEO of Teal Drones subsidiary 5200 S HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUITE 201, HOLLADAY 2J 84117
Gregory Ralph French 10 percent owner 280 RALEIGH QUAY, WEST BAY E9 KY1-1300
Brains Riding In Tanks, Llc 10 percent owner 8861 DAY AVE SW, NAVARRE OH 44662
Joseph P Hernon officer: CFO, Secretary and Treasurer 1607 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, SUITE 407, SAN JUAN PR 00909
Patrick Thomas Mitchell director 10615 JEFFERSON HWY, BATON ROUGE LA 70809
Gary R Smith director 2401 PGA BLVD, SUITE 272, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410
Lou Iii Werner director 6900 E. CAMELBACK ROAD, SUITE 1020, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251
Jessica L Smith officer: Interim CFO 8399 E. INDIAN SCHOOL RD., SUITE 202, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251
John M. Wise director, 10 percent owner, officer: President 7690 E. CAMELBACK ROAD, SUITE 511, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251