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Dorchester Minerals LP (Dorchester Minerals LP) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.18 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Dorchester Minerals LP 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). Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.18. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

DMLP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
64.7% of 1000 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs DMLP: 1.18

Dorchester Minerals LP Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dorchester Minerals LP'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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Dorchester Minerals LP Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Dorchester Minerals LP 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 3.23 1.01 0.99 0.84 1.18

Dorchester Minerals LP 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 0.84 0.80 -5.76 1.23 1.18

Competitive Comparison of Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Dorchester Minerals LP'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.


Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dorchester Minerals LP's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Dorchester Minerals LP Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Dorchester Minerals LP'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
=( 2.85 (Dec. 2023) / 3.35 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 114.117 (Dec. 2023) / 130.607 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.1493/-0.1263
=1.18***

* 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.


Dorchester Minerals LP  (NAS:DMLP) 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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Dorchester Minerals LP (Dorchester Minerals LP) Business Description

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Address
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219
Dorchester Minerals LP operates as the owner of producing and non-producing crude oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests. The company generates revenues from royalties, net profits interests, lease bonus, and others. It has leasehold interests in approximately 592 counties and parishes in around 28 states.
Executives
Dorchester Minerals Operating Lp other: Entity Under Common Control 3838 OAK LAWN AVE, STE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Bradley J Ehrman officer: Chief Operating Officer 3838 OAK LAWN AVE, STE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Leslie A Moriyama officer: Chief Financial Officer 3838 OAK LAWN AVE, STE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
William Casey Mcmanemin director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P., 3838 OAK LAWN, SUITE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Martha Rochelle director 3838 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Allen H C Jr director, officer: Chief Financial Officer 3838 OAK LAWN, SUITE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Robert C Vaughn director 3838 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 710, DALLAS TX 75219
Allen D Lassiter director 25 HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE, STE 100-780, DALLAS TX 75205
James E Raley director, officer: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 9666 ATHERTON DRIVE, DALLAS TX 75243
Buford P Berry director 1700 PACIFIC, SUITE 3300, DALLAS TX 75201
Charles William Russell director 4695 N FM 2869, WINNSBORO TX 75494
Preston A Peak director 3838 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Ronald Paul Trout director 1241 MOHAWK TRAIL, RICHARDSON, RICHARDSON TX 75080
Lucent Technologies Inc. Master Pension Trust 10 percent owner 600 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, ROOM 7D-523, MURRAY HILL NJ 07974
Wolf Partners Red 10 percent owner 3738 OAK LAWN AVE STE 300, DALLAS TX 75201

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