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LeMaitre Vascular (LeMaitre Vascular) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.01 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is LeMaitre Vascular 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). LeMaitre Vascular's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.01. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LMAT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
53.12% of 834 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs LMAT: 1.01

LeMaitre Vascular Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for LeMaitre Vascular'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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LeMaitre Vascular Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

LeMaitre Vascular 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 0.93 0.56 0.74 1.04 1.01

LeMaitre Vascular 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 1.04 1.08 -0.70 73.01 1.01

Competitive Comparison of LeMaitre Vascular's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LeMaitre Vascular'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.


LeMaitre Vascular's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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



LeMaitre Vascular Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

LeMaitre Vascular'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
=( 1.34 (Dec. 2023) / 0.93 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 39.475 (Dec. 2023) / 27.49 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.4409/0.436
=1.01***

* 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.


LeMaitre Vascular  (NAS:LMAT) 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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LeMaitre Vascular (LeMaitre Vascular) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
63 Second Avenue, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
LeMaitre Vascular Inc manufactures and distributes medical devices for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Its products are primarily used during open vascular surgery and address several anatomical areas, such as the carotid, lower extremities, upper extremities, and aorta. The firm's lower extremities product line contributes the largest proportion of revenue, followed by the carotid product line. LeMaitre's surgical devices include angioscopes, balloon catheters, carotid shunts, phlebectomy devices, vascular grafts, vascular patches, and vessel closure systems. LeMaitre generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
Executives
George W Lemaitre director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO 342 BUNKER HILL STREET, #2B, CHARLESTOWN MA 02129
Bridget A Ross director C/O HENRY SCHEIN, INC., 135 DURYEA ROAD, MELVILLE NY 11747
John A Roush director C/O GSI GROUP INC., 125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE, BEDFORD MA 01730-1409
Lawrence J Jasinski director SOTEIRA INC., 14 TECH CIRCLE, NATICK MA 01760
David B Roberts director, officer: CFO and Director 55 BRADFORD STREET, NEEDHAM MA 02492
Trent G Kamke officer: Senior V. P., Operations 61 WILLOWDEAN AVENUE, WEST ROXBURY MA 02132
Martha Shadan director 9201 W BROADWAY AVE, #650, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55445
Pellegrino Joseph P Jr officer: Executive V.P. Finance 68 BEACON STREET, BOSTON MA 02108
Michael H Thomas director P.O. BOX 2207, NOKOMIS FL 34274-2207
Peter R Gebauer officer: President, International OP AM WALDFELD 17, BAD SODEN 2M 65812
Michael T Wijas officer: VP of Sales, The Americas C/O LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC., 63 SECOND AVENUE, BURLINGTON MA 01803
Lemaitre Cornelia W director, officer: V.P., Human Resources,Director 8 SUNSET ROCK ROAD, ANDOVER MA 01810
Russell D Hays director C/O BIOSOURCE INTERNATIONAL INC, 542 FLYNN RD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Robert V Linden officer: VP, North American Sales 236 WOODEN BRIDGE ROAD, HOLLAND PA 18966
Thorndike William N Jr director HOUSATONIC PARTNERS, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 2220, BOSTON MA 02199