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Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Mar. 2014)


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What is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 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). Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

LCDX's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.98
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.
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Competitive Comparison of Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.74 (Mar. 2014) / -0.92 (Mar. 2013) - 1 )/( -5.3 (Mar. 2014) / -6.956 (Mar. 2013) - 1 )
=-0.1957/-0.2381
=0.82***

* 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.


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics  (OTCPK:LCDX) 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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Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics) Business Description

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Address
100 Burtt Road, Suite 203, Andover, MA, USA, 01810
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Inc is a medical device company engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing & selling point-of-care cellular imaging systems to diagnose skin cancer. It offers clinical imaging and research imaging solutions that shows tissue at the cellular level. Its products portfolio includes; VivaScope; VivaScope 3000, 1500 & 2500; and VivaNet and VivaScan.
Executives
Paul Stuka director C/O OSIRIS PARTNERS, LLC, ONE LIBERTY SQUARE, 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02109
William J Shea director, 10 percent owner 11825 N PENNSYLVANIA ST, CARMEL IN 46032
Kevin M Cronin director
Richard Christopher officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O LUCID, INC., 50 METHODIST HILL DR, SUITE 1000, ROCHESTER NY 14623
Martin Joseph Joyce officer: Chief Financial Officer 1050 HINGHAM STREET, ROCKLAND MA 02370
Matthew S Cox director 58 OAKWOOD DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL NC 27517

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