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Air T (AIRT) Degree of Financial Leverage : 10.63 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Air T 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). Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 10.63. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

AIRT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
97.67% of 943 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs AIRT: 10.63

Air T Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Air T'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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Air T Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Air T Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.37 -22.45 0.95 0.72 1.81

Air T 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 0.09 1.81 1.98 26.96 10.63

Competitive Comparison of Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Air T'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.


Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air T's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Air T Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Air T'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
=( -5 (Dec. 2023) / 0.36 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -4.581 (Dec. 2023) / 11.427 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-14.8889/-1.4009
=10.63***

* 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.


Air T  (NAS:AIRT) 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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Air T (AIRT) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 305, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28262
Air T Inc together with its subsidiaries provides air freight service to the express delivery industry. The company's operating segments include Overnight air cargo, Ground equipment sales, and Ground support services, Commercial jet engines and parts, Corporate and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Overnight air cargo segment.
Executives
Raymond E Cabillot director, 10 percent owner 3033 EXCELSIOR BLVD., STE 560, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Peter B. Mcclung director 14101 SOUTHERN ROAD, GRANDVIEW MO 64030
Nicholas John Swenson 10 percent owner 5000 WEST 36TH STREET, SUITE 130, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Gary S Kohler director 5000 W 36TH STREET, SUITE 115, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Seth G Barkett director 495 WEST MT. GARFIELD ROAD, NORTON SHORES MI 49441
Brett Reynolds officer: CFO 5000 W 36TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
John A Reeves director 570 BALLYMOTE COURT, MATTHEWS NC 28104
Travis Jacob Swenson director 6016 EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD, MINNETONKA MN 55345
Air T Inc 10 percent owner 11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE, SUITE 305, CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Koutsouvas Constantine officer: General Counsel AIR T, INC., 5000 WEST 36TH, SUITE 130, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
William R Foudray director 19192 POPLAR CIRCLE, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Biglari Capital Corp. 10 percent owner 19100 RIDGEWOOD PKWY, SUITE 1200, SAN ANTONIO TX 78259
Sardar Biglari, 10 percent owner C/O BIGLARI HOLDINGS INC., 19100 RIDGEWOOD PKWY, SUITE 1200, SAN ANTONIO TX 78259
Lion Fund Ii, L.p. 10 percent owner 19100 RIDGEWOOD PKWY, SUITE 1200, SAN ANTONIO TX 78259
Andrew Stumpf director 5444 CREEKMONTE DR., OAKLAND TWP MI 48306