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Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408) Degree of Financial Leverage : -19.48 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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). Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -19.48. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:524408's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
99.61% of 255 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs BOM:524408: -19.48

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universal Starch-Chem Allied'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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Universal Starch-Chem Allied Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.14 1.26 1.31 1.11 -

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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Competitive Comparison of Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Universal Starch-Chem Allied'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.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Universal Starch-Chem Allied Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Universal Starch-Chem Allied'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
=( 7.65 (Mar. 2025) / 16.63 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( 135.721 (Mar. 2025) / 174.234 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=-0.54/-0.221
=2.44***

* 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.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied  (BOM:524408) 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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Universal Starch-Chem Allied Business Description

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Address
Senapati Bapat Marg, Mhatre Pen Building, B Wing, 2nd Floor, Dadar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400028
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd engages in the manufacturing of Starches and their derivatives and other By-Products. It manufactures maize products and processes maize into other value-added products. The Company is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and distributing Maize Starch Powder, White Dextrin, Pregelatinized Starch, Modified Starch, Liquid Glucose, Dextrose Syrup, Dextrose Monohydrate, Dextrose Anhydrous, Maize Germ, Maize Glutton, Maize Husk as its bye products in the market.

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