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Avis Budget Group (Avis Budget Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.61 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Avis Budget Group 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). Avis Budget Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.61. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CAR's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
71.85% of 1023 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs CAR: 0.61

Avis Budget Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group'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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Avis Budget Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Avis Budget Group 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 42.41 1.34 0.82 1.91 0.61

Avis Budget Group 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 1.91 2.70 -1.93 0.44 0.61

Competitive Comparison of Avis Budget Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group'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.


Avis Budget Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Avis Budget Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Avis Budget Group'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
=( 42.08 (Dec. 2023) / 57.16 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 2210 (Dec. 2023) / 3886 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.2638/-0.4313
=0.61***

* 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.


Avis Budget Group  (NAS:CAR) 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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Avis Budget Group (Avis Budget Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of automotive vehicle rental and car-sharing services. Its brands include Avis, Budget, and Zipcar. Avis is targeted to serve the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry, while Budget is focused on value-conscious customers. The company operates its own network of rental locations and licenses its brands to franchisees. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that allows members to use the company-owned Zipcar fleet at an hourly rate. The company's largest region by revenue is the Americas.
Executives
Joseph A. Ferraro officer: President, Americas 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Izilda P Martins officer: Sr VP and Acting CAO 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Patrick K Rankin officer: President, International 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Lynn Krominga director 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Edward P Linnen officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Bernardo Hees director C/O BUNGE LIMITED, 1391 TIMBERLAKE MANOR PARKWAY, CHESTERFIELD MO 63017
Karthik R. Sarma director, 10 percent owner ONE BRYANT PARK, 39TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Jean M Sera officer: SVP, GC & Corp. Sec. AVIS BUDGET GROUP, 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Glenn Lurie director C/O SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 200 CROSSING BLVD., BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Ravi Simhambhatla officer: EVP, CDIO - see remarks 6 SYLVAN WAY, AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Anu Hariharan director 2550 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 150, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Cathleen Degenova officer: Chief Accounting Officer 6 SYLVAN WAY, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Veresh Sita officer: EVP, CDIO (1) 6 SYLVAN WAY, AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Brian J Choi director C/O SRS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, ONE BRYANT PARK, 39TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Srs Investment Management, Llc 10 percent owner 1 BRYANT PARK, 39TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036