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MISTRAS Group (MISTRAS Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 3.43 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is MISTRAS Group 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). MISTRAS Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 3.43. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
92.57% of 1023 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs MG: 3.43

MISTRAS Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for MISTRAS Group'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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MISTRAS Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

MISTRAS Group Annual Data
Trend May14 May15 May16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.01 3.32 0.88 6.86 3.43

MISTRAS Group 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 6.86 2.68 -2.64 6.01 3.43

Competitive Comparison of MISTRAS Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MISTRAS Group'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.


MISTRAS Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MISTRAS Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



MISTRAS Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

MISTRAS Group'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
=( -0.58 (Dec. 2023) / 0.21 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -1.904 (Dec. 2023) / 19.799 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-3.7619/-1.0962
=3.43***

* 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.


MISTRAS Group  (NYSE:MG) 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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MISTRAS Group (MISTRAS Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
195 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ, USA, 08550
MISTRAS Group Inc provides asset protection solutions and systems. The company evaluates the structural integrity and reliability of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructure. The company's three operating segments are Service, International and Products and Systems, of which key revenue is derived from the Services segment. Services segment provides asset protection solutions predominantly in North America, with the large amount of concentration in the United States, followed by Canada, consisting of non-destructive testing, and inspection. The asset protection solutions include field inspections, consulting, maintenance, data management, access, monitoring and laboratory quality assurance.
Executives
Nicholas Debenedictis director GLATFELTER, 96 SOUTH GEORGE ST STE 420, YORK PA 17401
John Anthony Smith officer: Executive Vice President 195 CLARKSVILLE RD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
Gennaro A. D'alterio officer: EVP, Chief Commercial Officer PO BOX 144, HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438
Sotirios Vahaviolos January 2023 2-year Grantor Retained Annuity Trust 10 percent owner C/O MISTRAS GROUP, 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
Richard H Glanton director C/O THE GEO GROUP, INC., 4955 TECHNOLOGY WAY, BOCA RATON FL 33431
Manuel N. Stamatakis director C/O MISTRAS GROUP, INC., 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
Charles P Pizzi director C/O TASTY BAKING COMPANY, NAVY YARD CORP. CTR., THREE CRESCENT DR., PHILADELPHIA PA 19112
Michelle Lohmeier director C/O SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC., WICHITA KS 67210
Dennis Bertolotti officer: President and COO, Services C/O MISTRAS GROUP, 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
James J Forese director, 10 percent owner C/O SFN GROUP INC, 2050 SPECTRUM BOULEVARD, FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309
Wayne Curtis Weldon director 4687 WEST CHESTER PIKE, NEWTOWN SQUARE PA 19073
Sotirios J. Vahaviolos director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO C/O MISTRAS GROUP, INC., 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
Jonathan H Wolk officer: EVP, Chief Financial Officer 3102 SHAWNEE DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22601
Michael C Keefe officer: EVP, General Counsel C/O MISTRAS GROUP, 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ 08550
Edward J Prajzner officer: Sr. VP, CFO and Treasurer C/O TECHNITROL, INC., 1210 NORTHBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 470, TREVOSE PA 19053