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TechTarget (TechTarget) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.85 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is TechTarget 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). TechTarget's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.85. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TTGT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
64.22% of 573 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs TTGT: 0.85

TechTarget Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

TechTarget 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 0.91 4.62 -1.88 54.32 0.85

TechTarget 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 54.32 26.40 -3.63 0.18 0.85

Competitive Comparison of TechTarget's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, TechTarget'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.


TechTarget's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, TechTarget's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



TechTarget Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

TechTarget'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
=( 0.16 (Dec. 2023) / 1.3 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -2.269 (Dec. 2023) / 61.128 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.8769/-1.0371
=0.85***

* 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.


TechTarget  (NAS:TTGT) 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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TechTarget (TechTarget) Business Description

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Address
275 Grove Street, Newton, MA, USA, 02466
TechTarget Inc is a global data, software and analytics leader for purchase intent-driven marketing and sales data which delivers business impact for business-to-business ("B2B") companies. The company solutions are designed to enable B2B technology companies to identify, reach, and influence key enterprise technology decision makers faster and with higher efficacy. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue North America. Some of its products include Priority Engine; Lead Generation and others.
Executives
Rebecca Kitchens officer: President 7 APPLE ROCK RD, MILLIS MA 02054
Steven Niemiec officer: Chief Operating Officer & CRO 46 FARM STREET, DOVER MA 02030
Daniel T Noreck officer: Chief Financial Officer 75 HAMMOND STREET, WORCESTER MA 01610
Michael Cotoia officer: Executive Vice President C/O TECHTARGET, INC., 275 GROVE STREET, NEWTON MA 02466
Don Hawk officer: President C/O TECHTARGET, INC., 117 KENDRICK STREET, SUITE 800, NEEDHAM MA 02494
Perfecto Sanchez director 153 DIEHL ROAD, CALLICOON NY 12723
Roger M Marino director 115 ALKE STREET, SHERBORN MA 01770
Greg Strakosch director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O TECHTARGET, INC., 117 KENDRICK STREET, SUITE 800, NEEDHAM MA 02494
Bruce Levenson director, 10 percent owner C/O UNITED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, 11300 ROCKVILLE PIKE, SUITE 1100, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
Houten Christina Van director C/O MIMECAST LTD., MIMECAST NA, INC., 191 SPRING STREET, LEXINGTON MA 02421
Kevin Beam officer: Executive Vice President C/O TECHTARGET, INC., 117 KENDRICK STREET, SUITE 800, NEEDHAM MA 02494
Leonard P Forman director C/O THE NEW YORK TIMES CO, 229 WEST 43RD ST, NEW YORK NY 10036
Nine Ten Partners Lp 10 percent owner 1603 ORRINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 1650, EVANSTON IL 60201
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James Shel Bradshaw 10 percent owner 12600 HILL COUNTRY BLVD, SUITE R-230, AUSTIN TX 78738