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Addus HomeCare (Addus HomeCare) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.03 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Addus HomeCare 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). Addus HomeCare's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.03. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ADUS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
50.55% of 631 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs ADUS: 1.03

Addus HomeCare Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Addus HomeCare'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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Addus HomeCare Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Addus HomeCare 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 0.77 0.72 0.75 0.25 1.03

Addus HomeCare Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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Competitive Comparison of Addus HomeCare's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Addus HomeCare'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.


Addus HomeCare's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Addus HomeCare's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Addus HomeCare Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Addus HomeCare'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
=( 3.83 (Dec. 2023) / 2.84 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 92.432 (Dec. 2023) / 69.078 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.3486/0.3381
=1.03***

* 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.


Addus HomeCare  (NAS:ADUS) 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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Addus HomeCare (Addus HomeCare) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
6303 Cowboys Way, Suite 600, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Addus HomeCare Corp is engaged in the provision of in-home personal care services. It operates through the following segments: Personal care segment, which is a key revenue driver, provides non-medical assistance with activities of daily living, primarily to persons who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, such as the elderly, chronically ill and disabled. The Hospice segment provides physical, emotional and spiritual care for people who are terminally ill and their families. Its Home health segment provides services that are primarily medical in nature to those individuals who may require assistance during an illness or after surgery.
Executives
David W. Tucker officer: EVP/Chief Development Officer 6801 GAYLORD PARKWAY, SUITE 110, FRISCO TX 75034
Michael D. Wattenbarger officer: EVP/Chief Information Officer 6801 GAYLORD PARKWAY, SUITE 110, FRISCO TX 75034
Darby Anderson officer: See Remarks 2401 SOUTH PLUM GROVE ROAD, PALATINE IL 60067
W Bradley Bickham officer: See Remarks
Brian Poff officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER C/O ADDUS HOMECARE CORPORATION, 2300 WARRENVILLE RD, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
R Dirk Allison director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 2525 WEST END AVE STE 600, C/O RENAL CARE GROUP INC, NASHVILLE TN 37203
Robertson James Stevenson officer: EVP & Chief HR Officer 6303 COWBOYS WAY, SUITE 600, FRISCO TX 75034
Sean Gaffney officer: EVP / Chief Legal Officer 6801 GAYLORD PARKWAY, SUITE 110, FRISCO TX 75034
Monica Raines officer: EVP/CCO and Quality Officer 6303 COWBOYS WAY, SUITE 600, FRISCO TX 75034
Heather Brianne Dixon director AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Esteban Lopez director 6303 COWBOYS WAY, SUITE 600, FRISCO TX 75034
Cliff Donald Blessing officer: EVP/Chief Development Officer 6303 COWBOYS WAY, SUITE 600, FRISCO TX 75034
Laurie Manning officer: EVP/Chief Human Resources Off. 6801 GAYLORD PARKWAY, SUITE 110, FRISCO TX 75034
Veronica Hill-milbourne director 6303 COWBOYS WAY, SUITE 600, FRISCO TX 75034
Mark L First director, 10 percent owner 320 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022