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Vera Bradley (Vera Bradley) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.70 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Vera Bradley 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). Vera Bradley's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 0.70. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

VRA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
68.01% of 1069 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs VRA: 0.70

Vera Bradley Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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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Vera Bradley Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Vera Bradley Annual Data
Trend Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 1.36 0.94 2.38 0.70

Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 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 2.38 0.86 -0.33 -0.36 0.70

Competitive Comparison of Vera Bradley's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.


Vera Bradley's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Vera Bradley Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Vera Bradley'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
=( 0.25 (Jan. 2024) / -1.9 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 15.871 (Jan. 2024) / -25.615 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.1316/-1.6196
=0.70***

* 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.


Vera Bradley  (NAS:VRA) 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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Vera Bradley (Vera Bradley) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
12420 Stonebridge Road, Roanoke, IN, USA, 46783
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the Most. Most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its product, and the company distributes the product through its distribution center in Indiana.
Executives
Mary Lou Kelley director 7601 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, RICHFIELD MN 55423
Michael Schwindle officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2400 WEST CENTRAL ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60192
Alison Hiatt officer: Chief Marketing Officer C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
Jacqueline Ardrey director, officer: President and CEO C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
Frances P Philip director ONE ALBION ROAD, LINCOLN RI 02865
Edward M Schmults director C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Robert Wallstrom director, officer: President & Chief Exec Officer 12 E. 49TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10017
Daren Hull officer: Chief Customer Officer C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
John Enwright officer: VP, Interim Chief Fin. Officer C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE RD., ROANOKE IN 46873
Mark C Dely officer: VP - Chief Legal Off. and Sec. 4300 NEW GETWELL RD, MEMPHIS TN 38118
P. Michael Miller director, 10 percent owner C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Patricia R. Miller director, 10 percent owner C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Nancy Twine director C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
James Bradley Byrne 10 percent owner 12 CHURCHILL ROAD, MARBLEHEAD MA 01945
Byrne Thomas Farrell Ii 10 percent owner 13114 PERRY LAKE COURT, FORT WAYNE IN 46845