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AWX (Avalon Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.99 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Avalon Holdings 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). Avalon Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -0.99. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

AWX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
90.38% of 239 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs AWX: -0.99

Avalon Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Avalon Holdings'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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Avalon Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Avalon Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.60 95.89 1.62 -2.68 -0.08

Avalon Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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 0.07 - 0.05 -0.08 -0.99

Competitive Comparison of Avalon Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Waste Management subindustry, Avalon Holdings'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.


Avalon Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Avalon Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avalon Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Avalon Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.2 (Mar. 2025) / -0.28 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( 2.437 (Mar. 2025) / 0.891 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=-1.7143/1.7351
=-0.99***

* 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.


Avalon Holdings  (AMEX:AWX) 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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Avalon Holdings Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
One American Way, Warren, OH, USA, 44484-5555
Avalon Holdings Corp is a waste management company. The company provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. The company has two operating segments. The Waste management services segment which is the key revenue driver, includes waste disposal services, captive landfill operations, and saltwater injection well operations. Its Golf and related operations segment includes management of golf courses and related clubhouses, a hotel, fitness centers, tennis courts, salon and spa services, dining, banquet, and conference facilities.
Executives
Bryan Saksa officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ONE AMERICAN WAY, WARREN OH 44484
Christine Bell officer: President ONE AMERICAN WAY, WARREN OH 44484
Stephen L Gordon director 41 WOODLAND PARK DRIVE, TENAFLY NJ 07670
Kenneth J Mcmahon officer: See Remarks ONE AMERICAN WAY, WARREN OH 44484
Kurtis Dean Gramley director 1001 HIGHLAND ROAD, SHARON PA 16146
Mintbroker International, Ltd. 10 percent owner ELIZABETH AVE. & BAY STREET, NASSAU C5 N-8340
David G Bozanich director 7842 WALNUT STREET, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44512
Timothy C Coxson officer: Chief Financial Officer ONE AMERICAN WAY, WARREN OH 44484 5555
Robert Michael Arnoni director 3757 LIBRARY ROAD, SUITE 250, PITTSBURGH PA 15234
Advisory Research Inc 10 percent owner 180 N. STETSON AVENUE, SUITE 5500, CHICAGO IL 60601
Advisory Research Microcap Value Fund, L.p. 10 percent owner 180 NORTH STETSON AVENUE, SUITE 5500, CHICAGO IL 60601
Lourde John Constable 10 percent owner 5 RADNOR CORP CENTER, 100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 520, RADNOR PA 19087
Nalluri Anil Choudary Inc P/s Plan & Trust U/a/dtd 7/1/80 10 percent owner 5500 MARKET ST #128, C/O ANIL C NALLURI MD INC, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44512
Thomas C Kniss director ONE AMERICAN WAY, WARREN OH 44484

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