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RB Global (RB Global) Degree of Financial Leverage : -11.38 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is RB Global 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). RB Global's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -11.38. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

RBA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
97.95% of 1023 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs RBA: -11.38

RB Global Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for RB Global'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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RB Global Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

RB Global 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 1.30 0.74 1.09 1.19 -11.38

RB Global 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 1.19 1.28 2.37 7.16 -11.38

Competitive Comparison of RB Global's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RB Global'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.


RB Global's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

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

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



RB Global Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

RB Global'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
=( 1.04 (Dec. 2023) / 2.86 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 496.2 (Dec. 2023) / 463.9 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.6364/0.0696
=-9.14***

* 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.


RB Global  (NYSE:RBA) 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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RB Global (RB Global) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 500, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154
RB Global operates the world's largest auction for heavy equipment. The company started as a live auctioneer of industrial equipment, since then it has greatly expanded its operations to include the sale of construction, agricultural, oilfield, and transportation equipment. RB Global operates over 40 live auction sites in more than 12 countries, along with online marketplaces, including IronPlanet, Marketplace-E, and GovPlanet. Its agricultural auctions are frequently much smaller venues and can include liquidations of single farms. The company holds over 300 auctions yearly and sells $6 billion worth of equipment.
Executives
Darren Jeffrey Watt officer: Gen. Counsel & Corp. Secretary C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
James J Jeter officer: President, Sales U.S. C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Ann Fandozzi director, officer: CEO C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC, 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
James Francis Kessler officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Timothy J. O'day director TWO WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, SUITE 50, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Baron Concors officer: Chief Information Officer C/O 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A0 V5J 0C6
Andrew John Fesler officer: Chief People Officer C/O RB GLOBAL, INC., 2 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Megan Anne Cash officer: Principal Fin. & Acctg Officer C/O RB GLOBAL, INC., 2 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Erik Olsson director C/O RSC HOLDINGS INC., 6929 E. GREENWAY PARKWAY, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Michael D Sieger director C/O THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION, 6300 WILSON MILLS ROAD, MAYFIELD VILLAGE OH 44143
Adam Dewitt director 39 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 220, CHICAGO IL 60603
Sarah E. Raiss director 6565 N. MACARTHUR BLVD., SUITE 800, IRVING TX 75039
Carol Stephenson director 300 RENAISSANCE CENTER, M/C:482-C24-A68, DETROIT MI 48265-3000
Robert George Elton director C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Lisa Hook director NEUSTAR, INC. - C/O DENIS CURRAN, 46000 CENTER OAK PLAZA, STERLING VA 20166