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Servotronics (Servotronics) Degree of Financial Leverage : -27.98 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Servotronics 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). Servotronics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -27.98. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

SVT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
99.45% of 2911 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs SVT: -27.98

Servotronics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Servotronics'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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Servotronics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Servotronics 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 1.22 1.04 2.51 0.96 -27.98

Servotronics 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 0.96 0.90 1.60 5.86 -27.98

Competitive Comparison of Servotronics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Servotronics'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.


Servotronics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Servotronics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Servotronics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Servotronics'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
=( -4.37 (Dec. 2023) / -0.88 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -2.113 (Dec. 2023) / -2.462 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=3.9659/-0.1418
=-27.98***

* 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.


Servotronics  (AMEX:SVT) 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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Servotronics (Servotronics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
1110 Maple Street, Post Office Box 300, Elma, NY, USA, 14059
Servotronics Inc is a U.S based company that designs, manufactures, and markets technology products consisting of control components and consumer products, consisting of knives and various types of cutlery and other edged products. The company operates in the segments of Technology Group, which is the key revenue-generating segment, and Consumer Products Group. Technology Group operations involve the design, manufacture, and marketing of servo-control components, which include torque motors, control valves, and actuators, among others for government, commercial and industrial applications. Consumer Products Group operations involve the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of a range of cutlery products for use by consumers and government agencies.
Executives
Robert Fraass officer: Chief Financial Officer 1110 MAPLE STREET, PO BOX 300, ELMA NY 14059
Kenneth D Trbovich officer: President 1110 MAPLE STREET, ELMA NY 14059
Estate Of Nicholas D. Trbovich, Sr. 10 percent owner 960 PORTERVILLE ROAD, EAST AURORA NY 14052
Brent D Baird 10 percent owner 1350 ONE M&T PLAZA, BUFFALO NY 14203-2396
Evan H Wax director 44 CHERRY LANE, MADISON CT 06443
Founders Software, Inc. 10 percent owner 401 EAST AMHERST ST, BUFFALO NY 14215
Snyder Paul L. Iii 10 percent owner 401 EAST AMHERST ST, BUFFALO NY 14215
Beaver Hollow Wellness, Llc 10 percent owner 401 EAST AMHERST ST, BUFFALO NY 14215
Edward C Cosgrove director 525 DELAWARE AVENUE, BUFFALO NY 14202
Lucion P Gygax director 1110 MAPLE STREET, ELMA NY 14059
Christopher M Marks director 360 DELAWARE AVENUE, SUITE 230, BUFFALO NY 14202
Karen L Howard director C/O SERVOTRONICS, INC., 1110 MAPLE STREET, ELMA NY 14059
Farrell William F Jr. director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 1110 MAPLE STREET, PO BOX 300, ELMA NY 14059
Jason T Bear director 5301 N. COMMERCE AVE., SUITE C, MOORPARK CA 93021
Lisa F Bencel officer: Chief Financial Officer 1110 MAPLE STREET, ELMA NY 14059