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RCM Technologies (RCM Technologies) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.11 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is RCM Technologies 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). RCM Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.11. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

RCMT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
81.1% of 508 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1 vs RCMT: 0.11

RCM Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for RCM Technologies'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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RCM Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

RCM Technologies 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 1.93 1.23 1.02 1.08 0.11

RCM Technologies 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 1.08 1.14 0.74 0.49 0.11

Competitive Comparison of RCM Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Conglomerates subindustry, RCM Technologies'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.


RCM Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, RCM Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



RCM Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

RCM Technologies'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
=( 1.96 (Dec. 2023) / 2 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 23.594 (Dec. 2023) / 28.85 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.02/-0.1822
=0.11***

* 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.


RCM Technologies  (NAS:RCMT) 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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RCM Technologies (RCM Technologies) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
2500 McClellan Avenue, Suite 350, Pennsauken, NJ, USA, 08109-4613
RCM Technologies Inc is a provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers. It operates in three segments: Engineering, which provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineering and design services across three verticals: Energy Services, Process & Industrial, and Aerospace; Information Technology; and Specialty Health Care Services, engaged in providing the staffing of health care professionals, primarily health information management professionals, nurses, paraprofessionals, physicians, and therapists. The company generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Health Care segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Serbia.
Executives
Kevin D Miller officer: Chief Financial Officer 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Bradley Vizi 10 percent owner 10390 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90024
Michael Saks other: Sr. Vice President 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Chigozie Obinna Amadi director 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Roger H Ballou 10 percent owner, other: See Explanation C/O CDI CORP, 1717 ARCH ST 35TH FL, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Richard A. Genovese director 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Jayanth Sree Komarneni director 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Swarna Srinivas Kakodkar director 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Michael Edward Boyle officer: Division President, IT Srvs. 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Harvest Financial Corporation other: See Explanation 1055 LPL WAY, 223 FOURTH AVENUE, FORT MILL SC 29715
Petraglia Frank William Jr officer: Sr. Vice President 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Irs Partnership No. 19, L.p. 10 percent owner 515 S. FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 1050, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
Danny A. White officer: Sr. Vice President 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Maier O Fein director 2500 MCCLELLAN AVENUE, SUITE 350, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08109
Michael O'connell 10 percent owner 515 S. FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 1050, LOS ANGELES CA 90071