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First Choice Healthcare Solutions (First Choice Healthcare Solutions) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.61 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is First Choice Healthcare Solutions 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). First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.61. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

FCHS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
72.34% of 640 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs FCHS: 0.61

First Choice Healthcare Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for First Choice Healthcare Solutions'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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First Choice Healthcare Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

First Choice Healthcare Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 0.28 1.17 - -

First Choice Healthcare Solutions Quarterly Data
Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec22 Mar23 Dec23 Mar24
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Competitive Comparison of First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, First Choice Healthcare Solutions'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.


First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



First Choice Healthcare Solutions Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

First Choice Healthcare Solutions's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.04 (Mar. 2024) / -0.06 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -0.494 (Mar. 2024) / -1.083 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.3333/-0.5439
=0.61***

* 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.


First Choice Healthcare Solutions  (OTCPK:FCHS) 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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First Choice Healthcare Solutions (First Choice Healthcare Solutions) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
95 Bulldog Boulevard, Suite 202, Melbourne, FL, USA, 32901
First Choice Healthcare Solutions Inc is engaged in implementing a defined growth strategy aimed at building a network of localized, integrated healthcare services platforms comprised of primary care using doctors, nurse practitioners, health and well services (anti-aging, weight management and stem cells), rehabilitative therapy, pain management, and pharmacy- services. in markets throughout the U.S.
Executives
Gary Pickett officer: Chief Financial Officer 9958 LAKE SEMINOLE DR. W., LARGO FL 33773
Michael J. West other: Former Officer and Owner 16325 EAST DORADO AVE., CENTENNIAL CO 80111
Stephen H. West director, officer: Secretary 16325 EAST DORADO AVE., CENTENNIAL CO 80111

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