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Aquarius Platinum (Aquarius Platinum) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2015)


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What is Aquarius Platinum 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). Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

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Aquarius Platinum Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Aquarius Platinum Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Aquarius Platinum's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.155 (Dec. 2015) / -0.049 (Dec. 2014) - 1 )/( -108.364 (Dec. 2015) / -27.769 (Dec. 2014) - 1 )
=2.1633/2.9023
=0.75***

* 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.


Aquarius Platinum  (OTCPK:AQPTY) 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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Aquarius Platinum (Aquarius Platinum) Business Description

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Aquarius Platinum Ltd was incorporated in Bermuda as an exempted company and is subject to Bermudian law. The Company is a producer of the platinum group metals, which comprise platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, ruthenium and iridium. The Ruthenium and iridium are produced in smaller quantities as co-products, with the base metals nickel, copper and chrome produced as by-products. The Company's operations include Kroondal and Mimosa. The Kroondal is located up-dip of Amplat's Rustenburg Platinum Mine, exploits the UG2 reef in the Townlands and Kroondal ore bodies via five operating decline shafts to depths of up to 700m. The Mimosa is located on the Wedza sub-chamber of the southern portion of the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe.

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