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Idacorp (Idacorp) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.12 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Idacorp 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). Idacorp's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.12. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

IDA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
82.31% of 503 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs IDA: 0.12

Idacorp Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Idacorp 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 0.66 0.61 0.79 1.15 0.12

Idacorp 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 1.15 1.15 1.01 0.73 0.12

Competitive Comparison of Idacorp's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Idacorp'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.


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

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

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



Idacorp Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Idacorp'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
=( 5.14 (Dec. 2023) / 5.11 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 405.646 (Dec. 2023) / 386.779 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.0059/0.0488
=0.12***

* 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.


Idacorp  (NYSE:IDA) 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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Idacorp (Idacorp) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID, USA, 83702-5627
Idacorp Inc is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, acts as an electric utility engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, and purchase of electric energy and capacity. To do this, Idacorp owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric, coal-fired, gas-fired, and diesel-fired power plants located across the Northwestern United States. The company's hydroelectric and coal-fired plants are responsible for Majority of its total energy production. Idacorp mainly generates revenue from the sale of electricity to retail and wholesale customers. The Majority of the company's customers are residential consumers living in the Northwestern United States, while commercial and industrial consumers also represent important revenue streams.
Executives
Jeffrey L Malmen officer: Vice President-Public Affairs 1221 WEST IDAHO STREET, BOISE ID 83702
Mitchel D Colburn officer: VP of Plan, Eng, & Const (IPC) 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Nate Jorgensen director PO BOX 50, BOISE ID 83728-0050
Susan Morris director ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC., 250 PARKCENTER BOULEVARD, BOISE ID 83706
Julia A Hilton officer: VP and General Counsel 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Dennis L Johnson director 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Jeff C Kinneeveauk director 7300 EAST EARLL DRIVE, #3022, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251
Mark T Peters director 884 NEIL AVENUE, COLUMBUS OH 43215
Odette C Bolano director 1726 N MOCKBEE PL, BOISE ID 83702
Christine King director AMIS HOLDINGS, INC., 2300 BUCKSKIN RD, POCATELLO ID 83201
Tom J Harvey officer: VP of Power Supply (IPC) 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Darrel T Anderson officer: VP, CFO & Treasurer 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Richard J Dahl director DOLE FOOD CO, 1 DOLE DRIVE, WESTLAKE CA 91362
Sarah E Griffin officer: VP of Human Resources 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702
Hanchey James Bo D officer: VP of Cust Op & CSO 1221 W IDAHO ST, BOISE ID 83702