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Federal Realty Investment Trust (Federal Realty Investment Trust) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.76 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Federal Realty Investment Trust 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). Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.76. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
76.51% of 677 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs FRT: 1.76

Federal Realty Investment Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Federal Realty Investment Trust'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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Federal Realty Investment Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Federal Realty Investment Trust 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 1.32 1.54 2.20 1.28 1.81

Federal Realty Investment Trust 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 1.21 1.08 2.19 1.81 1.76

Competitive Comparison of Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Federal Realty Investment Trust'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.


Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Federal Realty Investment Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Federal Realty Investment Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Federal Realty Investment Trust'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
=( 2.81 (Mar. 2024) / 4.69 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 419.779 (Mar. 2024) / 543.305 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.4009/-0.2274
=1.76***

* 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.


Federal Realty Investment Trust  (NYSE:FRT) 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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Federal Realty Investment Trust (Federal Realty Investment Trust) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
909 Rose Avenue, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD, USA, 20852
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a shopping center-focused retail real estate investment trust that owns high-quality properties in eight of the largest metropolitan markets. Its portfolio includes an interest in 102 properties, which includes 25.8 million square feet of retail space and over 3,100 multifamily units. Federal's retail portfolio includes grocery-anchored centers, superregional centers, power centers, and mixed-use urban centers. Federal Realty has focused on owning assets in highly desirable areas with significant growth, and as a result, the average population density and average median household income are higher for its portfolio than for any other retail REIT.
Executives
Donald C Wood director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Jeffrey S Berkes officer: President and COO 1626 EAST JEFFERSON ST, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
Daniel Guglielmone officer: EVP-CFO and Treasurer 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Thomas Mceachin director 11621 RESEARCH CIRCLE, ALACHUA FL 32615
David W Faeder director 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Dawn M Becker officer: EVP-General Counsel &Secretary 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Gail P Steinel director 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Elizabeth I Holland director 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Jon E Bortz director 4747 BETHESDA AVENUE, SUITE 1100, BETHESDA MD 20814
Mark S Ordan director 7315 WISCONSIN AVENUE, SUITE #250 WEST, BETHESDA MD 20814
Joseph Vassalluzzo director 909 ROSE AVENUE - SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Nicole Lamb-hale director 909 ROSE AVENUE, SUITE 200, NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852
Nader Anthony P Iii director 6862 ELM STREET, SUITE 320, MCLEAN VA 22101
Melissa Solis officer: VP-Chief Accounting Officer 1626 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
Kristin Gamble director 1626 EAST JEFFERSON ST, ROCKVILLE MD 20852