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Accolade (Accolade) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.63 (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Accolade 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). Accolade's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 2.63. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ACCD's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
89.15% of 636 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs ACCD: 2.63

Accolade Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Accolade Annual Data
Trend Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.85 -5.03 0.05 -54.67 2.63

Accolade Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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 -54.67 0.94 0.97 1.06 2.63

Competitive Comparison of Accolade's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Accolade'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.


Accolade's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Accolade's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Accolade Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Accolade's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.33 (Feb. 2024) / -6.45 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )/( -114.453 (Feb. 2024) / -163.809 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.7938/-0.3013
=2.63***

* 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.


Accolade  (NAS:ACCD) 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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Accolade (Accolade) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 1700, Seattle, WA, USA, 98101
Accolade Inc offers technology-enabled solutions that help people better understand, navigate, and utilize the healthcare system and their workplace benefits. It generates revenue by providing personalized health guidance solutions to members.
Executives
Richard Eskew officer: EVP General Counsel C/O ACCOLADE, INC., 660 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 500, PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462
Stephen H. Barnes officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ACCOLADE, INC., 660 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 500, PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462
Rajeev Singh director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 6222 185TH AVENUE NE, REDMOND WA 98052
Robert N Cavanaugh officer: President 1601 CLOVERFIELD BLVD., SUITE 620, SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Mchugh Colin officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O ACCOLADE, INC., 660 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 500, PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462
Michael W Hilton officer: Chief Product Officer 6222 185TH AVE, REDMOND WA 98052
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