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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.60 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is BioCryst Pharmaceuticals 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). BioCryst Pharmaceuticals's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.60. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BCRX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
69.1% of 1492 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs BCRX: 0.60

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for BioCryst Pharmaceuticals'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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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals 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 -0.76 0.22 0.20 1.57 0.60

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals 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 1.57 -21.49 2.29 0.67 0.60

Competitive Comparison of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals'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.


BioCryst Pharmaceuticals's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals'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
=( -1.18 (Dec. 2023) / -1.33 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -117.99 (Dec. 2023) / -145.291 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.1128/-0.1879
=0.60***

* 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.


BioCryst Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:BCRX) 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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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals) Business Description

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Address
4505 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 200, Durham, NC, USA, 27703
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company involved mainly in the research and development of novel small-molecule drugs, with the aim of blocking key enzymes involved in infectious and inflammatory diseases. Biocryst's research is based on multiple scientific disciplines like biology, computer modeling, and medicinal chemistry. Its products and candidates target the following therapeutic areas: acute uncomplicated influenza; uncomplicated seasonal influenza; hereditary angioedema; filoviruses, including the Ebola and Marburg viruses; and oncology.
Executives
Machelle Sanders director C/O NOVAN, INC., 4105 HOPSON ROAD, MORRISVILLE NC 27560
Nancy J Hutson director 64 MONTAUK AVENUE, STONINGTON CT 06378
Helen M. Thackray director C/O GLYCOMIMETICS, INC., 401 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 250, GAITHERSBURG MD 20879
Jon P Stonehouse director, officer: CEO 2190 PARKWAY LAKE DR, BIRMINGHAM AL 35244
Charles K Gayer officer: Vice President and CCO 4505 EMPEROR BLVD., SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703
Michael L Jones officer: Exec Director, Finance - PAO 4505 EMPEROR BLVD., SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703
Alane P Barnes officer: VP, General Counsel & Corp Sec 1929 BRASSFIELD ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27614
Anthony Doyle officer: Chief Financial Officer 4505 EMPEROR BLVD., SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703
Yarlagadda S Babu officer: VP Drug Discovery 2190 PARKWAY LAKE DR, BIRMINGHAM AL 35244
George B Abercrombie director C/O INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 4222 EMPEROR BLVD., SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703
William P Sheridan officer: SR VP - CMO 2190 PARKWAY LAKE DR, BIRMINGHAM AL 35244
Vincent Milano director C/O VIROPHARMA INC, 405 EAGLEVIEW BLVD, EXTON PA 19341
Amy E Mckee director 4505 EMPEROR BLVD, SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703
Lee Kenneth B Jr director 7100 WEST CREDIT AVENUE, SUITE 101, C/O ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC., MISSISSAUGA A6 L5N 0E4
Steven K Galson director C/O BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 4505 EMPEROR BLVD, SUITE 200, DURHAM NC 27703