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Eversource Energy (Eversource Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.70 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Eversource Energy 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). Eversource Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.70. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ES's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
73.96% of 503 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs ES: 1.70

Eversource Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Eversource Energy'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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Eversource Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Eversource Energy 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 2.36 1.21 -0.10 0.80 1.70

Eversource Energy 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 0.80 0.65 -8.63 3.29 1.70

Competitive Comparison of Eversource Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Eversource Energy'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.


Eversource Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Eversource Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Eversource Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Eversource Energy'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
=( -1.27 (Dec. 2023) / 4.05 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 580.404 (Dec. 2023) / 2544.242 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.3136/-0.7719
=1.70***

* 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.


Eversource Energy  (NYSE:ES) 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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Eversource Energy (Eversource Energy) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
300 Cadwell Drive, Springfield, MA, USA, 1104
Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric, gas, and water distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast U.S. The company expanded its service territories with acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas (2020). Eversource is exiting its 50% partnership with European utility Orsted to develop 2 gigawatts of offshore wind projects in the Northeast U.S. The company exited most of its unregulated businesses in 2006.
Executives
Van Faasen William C other: Trustee 1499 POST ROAD, FAIRFIELD CT 06824
Gregory B Butler officer: Sr. V.P. & Gen. Counsel EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 56 PROSPECT STREET, HARTFORD CT 06103
Daniel J Nova other: Trustee C/O HIGHLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS INC, TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE, BOSTON MA 02110
Linda Dorcena Forry other: Trustee C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Loretta D. Keane other: Trustee 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Penelope M Conner officer: EVP-Cust Exp & Energy Strategy 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Christine M Carmody officer: SVP - Human Resources 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON MA 02199
Frederica M Williams other: Trustee C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
John M. Moreira officer: EVP, CFO and Treasurer 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Hunt James W Iii officer: EVP-Corp Rel & Sustainability 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Cleveland Cotton M other: Trustee EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 300 CADWELL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Jay Buth officer: VP-Accounting and Controller EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 107 SELDEN STREET, BERLIN CT 06037
James S Distasio other: Trustee C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 300 CADWELL DRIVE, BOSTON MA 01104
David H. Long other: Trustee C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY, 107 SELDEN STREET - LEGAL DEPT., BERLIN CT 06037
John Y Kim other: Trustee 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10010

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