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Bel Fuse (Bel Fuse) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.99 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Bel Fuse 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). Bel Fuse's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.99. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BELFA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
52.78% of 2427 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs BELFA: 0.99

Bel Fuse Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Bel Fuse'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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Bel Fuse Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Bel Fuse 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 1.33 0.25 1.12 0.96 0.99

Bel Fuse Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 1.03 0.89 0.90 0.99 -

Competitive Comparison of Bel Fuse's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Bel Fuse'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.


Bel Fuse's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bel Fuse's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Bel Fuse Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Bel Fuse's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 5.79 (Mar. 2024) / 4.91 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 87.218 (Mar. 2024) / 74.841 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1792/0.1654
=1.08***

* 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.


Bel Fuse  (NAS:BELFA) 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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Bel Fuse (Bel Fuse) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
206 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 07302
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
Executives
Daniel Bernstein director, officer: President and CEO
Avi D Eden director
Mark B Segall director 251 WEST 89TH STREET APT 20, NEW YORK NY 10024
Thomas E Dooley director 1515 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10036
Bittner Peter G. Iii officer: Vice President C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Vincent Vellucci director C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Rita V Smith director C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Craig Brosious officer: Vice President of Finance C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Peter E Gilbert director
John F Tweedy director
Robert H Simandl director
Dennis Ackerman officer: Vice President - Operations C/O BEL FUSE INC, 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY NJ 07302
Eric M Nowling director STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORP, 80 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Norman L. Yeung director C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
Raymond Cheung officer: Vice President-Asia Operations C/O BEL FUSE INC., 206 VAN VORST STREET, JERSEY CITY NJ 07302