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Ameresco (Ameresco) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.81 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Ameresco 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). Ameresco's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.81. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

AMRC's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
64.48% of 1616 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1 vs AMRC: 0.81

Ameresco Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ameresco'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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Ameresco Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Ameresco 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 -1.77 0.44 0.81 0.74 0.81

Ameresco 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 0.74 0.20 1.46 1.09 0.81

Competitive Comparison of Ameresco's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ameresco'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.


Ameresco's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ameresco's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Ameresco Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Ameresco'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
=( 1.17 (Dec. 2023) / 1.78 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 78.639 (Dec. 2023) / 136.353 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3427/-0.4233
=0.81***

* 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.


Ameresco  (NYSE:AMRC) 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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Ameresco (Ameresco) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
111 Speen Street, Suite 410, Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
Ameresco Inc provides energy efficiency solutions for facilities in North America and Europe. It focuses on projects that reduce energy, also focuses on the operation and maintenance costs of governmental, educational, utility, healthcare, and other institutional, commercial, and industrial entities facilities. Ameresco distributes solar energy products and systems, such as PV panels, solar regulators, solar charge controllers, inverters, solar-powered lighting systems, solar-powered water pumps, solar panel mounting hardware, and other system components. The company's segment includes U.S. Regions; U.S. Federal; Canada; Alternative Fuels; Non-Solar DG and All Other. It derives a majority of revenue from the U.S. Regions segment.
Executives
George P Sakellaris director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO 111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Nicole E Bulgarino officer: Senior Vice President C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN ST, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Spencer Doran Hole officer: SVP and CFO C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Peter Christakis officer: Executive Vice President C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Britta Macintosh officer: Senior Vice President 111 SPEEN STREET, STE. 401, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-3812
Louis P Maltezos officer: Executive Vice President 411 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
David J Corrsin director, officer: EVP and General Counsel 411 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Mark Chiplock officer: Vice President & CFO C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Michael T Bakas officer: Senior Vice President 111 SPEEN STREET, SUIT 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Wisneski Francis V Jr director 111 SPEEN STREET, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Charles R. Patton director 1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, COLUMBUS OH 43215
Claire D'oyly-hughes Johnson director C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN STREET, STE. 401, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-3812
Douglas I Foy director 411 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Robert Georgeoff officer: Senior Vice President 111 SPEEN STREET, STE. 401, 111 SPEEN STREET, STE. 401, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-3812
Thomas S Murley director C/O AMERESCO, INC., 111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 410, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701