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American Homes 4 Rent (American Homes 4 Rent) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.48 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is American Homes 4 Rent 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). American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.48. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

AMH's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
71.26% of 675 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.07 vs AMH: 1.48

American Homes 4 Rent Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for American Homes 4 Rent'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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American Homes 4 Rent Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

American Homes 4 Rent 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 12.86 0.85 2.36 1.99 1.48

American Homes 4 Rent 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 1.99 1.69 1.46 1.51 1.48

Competitive Comparison of American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, American Homes 4 Rent'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.


American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Homes 4 Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



American Homes 4 Rent Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

American Homes 4 Rent'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
=( 1.01 (Dec. 2023) / 0.71 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 572.34 (Dec. 2023) / 444.896 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.4225/0.2865
=1.48***

* 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.


American Homes 4 Rent  (NYSE:AMH) 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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American Homes 4 Rent (American Homes 4 Rent) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
280 Pilot Road, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89119
American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust primarily focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is largely comprised of single-family properties in urban markets in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. American Homes 4 Rent's land holdings also represent a sizable percentage of its total assets in terms of value. The company derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from single-family properties through short-term or annual leases. The firm's largest geographical markets include Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina in terms of the number of properties in each.
Executives
James H Kropp director 701 WESTERN AVENUE, GLENDALE CA 91201
Bryan Smith officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 280 PILOT ROAD, LAS VEGAS NV 89119
Brian Reitz officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 280 PILOT ROAD, LAS VEGAS NV 89119
Sara H. Vogt-lowell officer: SVP & Chief Legal Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 23975 PARK SORRENTO, SUITE 300, CALABASAS CA 91302
Douglas N Benham director
Christopher Lau officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 280 PILOT ROAD, LAS VEGAS NV 89119
Matthew J Hart director C/O AIR LEASE CORPORATION, 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1000N, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Tamara Hughes Gustavson director 701 WESTERN AVENUE, GLENDALE CA 91201-2349
Kenneth M. Woolley director 2795 EAST COTTONWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 400, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121
Anita Marie Mayala-mcintyre other: MGR. HF Investments 2010, LLC 423 CALLE SANTIAGO, NEWBURY PARK CA 91320
Jack E Corrigan director, officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 23975 PARK SORRENTO, SUITE 300, CALABASAS CA 91302
Hughes B Wayne Et Al director 701 WESTERN AVENUE, GLENDALE CA 91201
David P. Singelyn director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 280 PILOT ROAD,, LAS VEGAS NV 89119
Michelle C. Kerrick director C/O AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT (LEGAL DEPT), 280 PILOT ROAD, LAS VEGAS NV 89119
Matthew R Zaist director C/O WILLIAM LYON HOMES, 4695 MACARTHUR COURT, 8TH FLOOR, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660