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Johnson Controls International (Johnson Controls International) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.76 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Johnson Controls International 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). Johnson Controls International's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.76. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

JCI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
81.36% of 1615 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1 vs JCI: 1.76

Johnson Controls International Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Johnson Controls International'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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Johnson Controls International Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Johnson Controls International Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.23 4.88 1.14 0.10 7.37

Johnson Controls International 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 0.38 -0.58 -38.24 7.37 1.76

Competitive Comparison of Johnson Controls International's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Johnson Controls International'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.


Johnson Controls International's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Controls International's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Johnson Controls International Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Johnson Controls International'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
=( 3.07 (Dec. 2023) / 1.84 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 2247 (Dec. 2023) / 1629 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.6685/0.3794
=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.


Johnson Controls International  (NYSE:JCI) 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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Johnson Controls International (Johnson Controls International) Business Description

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Address
One Albert Quay, Cork, IRL, T12 X8N6
Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration systems, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for over 45% of sales, fire and security represents roughly 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 15% of revenue. In fiscal 2023, Johnson Controls generated nearly $27 billion in revenue.
Executives
Marc Vandiepenbeeck officer: VP & Pres, EMEALA 5757 N GREEN BAY AVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
George Oliver officer: Pres. Tyco Safety Products 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Nathan D Manning officer: VP & Pres, North America 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
John Donofrio officer: Exec VP & General Counsel ONE VILLAGE CENTER ROAD, VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP MI 48111
Olivier Leonetti officer: EVP and CFO-Elect 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, P.O. BOX 591, MILWAUKEE WI 53201
Heuer Brandt Julie M officer: VP, President BSNA 5757 N. GREENBAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Ayesha Khanna director 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Daniel C Mcconeghy officer: VP Chief Accounting & Tax Ofcr 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Michael J Ellis officer: EVP Chief Digital Officer 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Lei Zhang Schlitz officer: VP & Pres, Global Products 5757 N. GREENBAY AVENUE, GLENDALE WI 53129
Tomas Brannemo officer: VP & President, BTS EMEALA JOHNSON CONTROLS, 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, GLENDALE WI 53209
Rodney Clark officer: Chief Commercial Officer 129 CONCORD ROAD, BILLERICA MA 01821
Anuruddha Rathninde officer: VP and President, APAC 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Robert M Vanhimbergen officer: VP Corporate Controller ONE BATESVILLE BOULEVARD, BATESVILLE IN 47006
Visal Leng officer: VP & Pres, APAC B.Solutions 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209