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EACO (EACO) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.77 (As of Feb. 2025)


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What is EACO 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). EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was 0.77. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
69.18% of 2404 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs EACO: 0.77

EACO Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for EACO'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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EACO Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

EACO Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 1.24 1.06 0.17 1.26

EACO Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25
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 1.15 1.07 1.26 0.63 0.77

Competitive Comparison of EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, EACO'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.


EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EACO Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

EACO's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 4.35 (Feb. 2025) / 3.81 (Feb. 2024) - 1 )/( 29.997 (Feb. 2025) / 25.341 (Feb. 2024) - 1 )
=0.1417/0.1837
=0.77***

* 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.


EACO  (OTCPK:EACO) 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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EACO Business Description

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Address
5065 East Hunter Avenue, Anaheim, CA, USA, 92807
EACO Corp is a holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, distributes electronic components and fasteners. Its products include electronic components such as spacers and standoffs, card guides and ejectors, component holders and fuses, circuit board connectors, and cable components, as well as a large variety of fasteners and hardware. It also provides customized services and solutions for a wide range of production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, and integrated supply programs. It operates through three divisions, Bisco Industries, National-Precision, and Fast-Cor. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Asia, Canada, and other regions.
Executives
Glen Ceiley director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO and Chairman 5065 E. HUNTER AVE., ANAHEIM CA 92807
Ellen S Bancroft director C/O INDIE SEMICONDUCTOR, 32 JOURNEY, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Michael Narikawa officer: Controller 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Stephen Catanzaro director 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Glen F. Ceiley & Barbara A. Ceiley Rovocable Trust 10 percent owner 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Zachary Ceiley officer: VP of Sales and Marketing 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Robert L. Rist officer: VP of Sales and MKTG of Bisco 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Michael Bains officer: Controller 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Donald S. Wagner officer: Executive VP and COO of Bisco 1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
Eaco Corp officer: President/COO 5065 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM CA 92807
William Means director
Jay Conzen director
Bisco Industries Inc 10 percent owner, officer: CEO 1500 N. LAKEVIEW AVE., ANAHEIM CA 92807

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