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Trans-Lux (Trans-Lux) Degree of Financial Leverage : 3.00 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Trans-Lux 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). Trans-Lux's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 3.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TNLX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
92.3% of 2427 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs TNLX: 3.00

Trans-Lux Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Trans-Lux'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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Trans-Lux Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Trans-Lux 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 1.21 0.41 -3.61 0.90 3.00

Trans-Lux 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 0.90 0.90 0.42 0.47 3.00

Competitive Comparison of Trans-Lux's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Trans-Lux'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.


Trans-Lux's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Trans-Lux's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trans-Lux's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Trans-Lux Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Trans-Lux'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
=( -0.3 (Dec. 2023) / 0.02 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -3.334 (Dec. 2023) / 0.768 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-16/-5.3411
=3.00***

* 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.


Trans-Lux  (OTCPK:TNLX) 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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Trans-Lux (Trans-Lux) Business Description

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Address
254 West 31st Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Trans-Lux Corp is engaged in the design, manufacture, market, and services of light-emitting diode display and lighting solutions. The company operates through two segments, namely Digital product sales and Digital product lease and maintenance. Its Digital product sales segment is involved in the sale of equipment. The Digital product lease and maintenance segment is comprised of the lease and maintenance of equipment. Digital product sales contribute to the majority of the revenue. It serves various sectors such as sports arenas and stadiums, financial institutions, educational institutions, advertising, corporate and government communication centers, retail outlets, and others. The company conducts its business operations in the United States and Canada.
Executives
Durkin Thomas E Iii officer: EVP & General Counsel
Yantao Yu director C/O TRANS-LUX CORPORATION, 135 EAST 57TH STREET, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Nicholas J Fazio director, 10 percent owner C/O TRANS-LUX CORPORATION, 135 EAST 57TH STREET, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Unilumin North America, Inc. 10 percent owner C/O UNILUMIN LED TECHNOLOGY FL LLC, 254 WEST 31ST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10001
Trans Lux Corp officer: Vice President 135 EAST 57TH STREET, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Todd Dupee officer: Vice President 216 EAST 36TH ST, APT 2R, NEW YORK NY 10016
George W Schiele director 19 HILL ROAD, GREENWICH CT 06830
David Pavlik officer: President of TL Energy 3301 N HAMILTON AVE, CHICAGO IL 60618
Marco M Elser director VIA SISTINA 121, ROME L6 00187
Ryan J. Morris director 531 E. STATE ST., ITHACA NY 14850
Yaozhong Shi director 950 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 2804, NEW YORK NY 10022
David Joseph Osher officer: Chief Operating Officer 950 THIRD AVE SUITE 2804, NEW YORK NY 10022
Robert J Conologue officer: Chief Financial Officer 216 LEROY AVENUE, DARIEN CT 06820
Alberto Shaio director
Alan K Greene director

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