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Bioject Medical Technologies (Bioject Medical Technologies) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2011)


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What is Bioject Medical Technologies 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). Bioject Medical Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BJCT's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
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Bioject Medical Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of Bioject Medical Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage

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Bioject Medical Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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Bioject Medical Technologies Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Bioject Medical Technologies's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.006 (Sep. 2011) / -0.103 (Sep. 2010) - 1 )/( 0.287 (Sep. 2011) / -1.821 (Sep. 2010) - 1 )
=-1.0583/-1.1576
=0.91***

* 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.


Bioject Medical Technologies  (OTCPK:BJCT) 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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Bioject Medical Technologies (Bioject Medical Technologies) Business Description

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Bioject Medical Technologies Inc commenced operations in 1985 and is a developer and manufacturer of needle-free injection therapy systems (NFITS). The Companys long-term goal is to become supplier of needle-free injection systems to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It focused its business development efforts on new and existing licensing and supply agreements with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as numerous research agreements that could guide to long-term agreements. The Companys pipeline of prospective new partnerships remains active. It is also actively pursuing additional opportunities both domestically and overseas as it expands its current product line. The Companys Biojector 2000 system (B2000) consists of two components: a hand-held, reusable jet injector and a sterile, single-use, disposable plastic syringe capable of delivering variable doses of medication up to 1.0 mL. Drug Reconstitution System - The needle-free drug reconstitution system allows for the transfer of diluents to reconstitute powdered medications into liquid form and withdrawal of liquid medication into a syringe without the use of a needle. Vitajet - The Vitajet is also composed of two components, a portable injector unit and a disposable syringe. It is smaller and lower in cost than other products in its needle-free offering. ZetaJet - The ZetaJet is Biojects latest advance in needle-free delivery systems. It consists of two components, the portable injector and an auto-disabling disposable syringe. The medical equipment market is very competitive. Bioject Medical Technologies has two patents: Biojector 2000 and Vitajet. The Companys products and manufacturing operations are subject to extensive government regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) administers the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and has adopted regulations to administer the FFDCA.
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