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Galera Therapeutics (Galera Therapeutics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 7.01 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Galera Therapeutics 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). Galera Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 7.01. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

GRTX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
96.92% of 1492 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs GRTX: 7.01

Galera Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Galera Therapeutics'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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Galera Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Galera Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.08 -1.96 0.82 0.85 7.01

Galera Therapeutics 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 0.85 0.96 2.46 -3.03 7.01

Competitive Comparison of Galera Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Galera Therapeutics'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.


Galera Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Galera Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Galera Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Galera Therapeutics'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
=( -1.33 (Dec. 2023) / -2.3 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -47.668 (Dec. 2023) / -50.721 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.4217/-0.0602
=7.01***

* 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.


Galera Therapeutics  (NAS:GRTX) 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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Galera Therapeutics (Galera Therapeutics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
P.O. Box 134, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355
Galera Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a pipeline of novel, proprietary therapeutics that have the potential to transform radiotherapy in cancer. Its lead product candidate, GC4419, is a small molecule dismutase mimetic developed for the reduction of severe oral mucositis, or SOM.
Executives
Mark Bachleda officer: Chief Commercial Officer C/O GALERA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 2 W LIBERTY BOULEVARD, #110, MALVERN PA 19355
Chris Degnan officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC., 10 NORTH HIGH STREET, SUITE 200, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
Mel Sorensen director, officer: President and CEO 7 RAPPS RUN DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Eugene P. Kennedy officer: Chief Medical Officer 2503 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE, AMES IA 50010
Linda West director C/O GALERA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 2 W LIBERTY BLVD., #110, MALVERN PA 19355
Jennifer Evans Stacey officer: See Remarks AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 160 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE, NORRISTOWN PA 19401
Jon T Holmlund officer: Chief Medical Officer
Lawrence M Alleva director 1000 WINTER STREET, SUITE 3300, WALTHAM MA 02451
Novo Holdings A/s 10 percent owner, other: SEE REMARKS TUBORG HAVNEVEJ 19, HELLERUP G7 2900
Joel F. Sussman officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O GALERA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 2 W LIBERTY BLVD. #110, MALVERN PA 19355
Novartis Bioventures Ltd 10 percent owner C/O NOVARTIS INTERNATIONAL AG, WSJ-200.220, CH-4002 BASEL V8 0000000000
New Enterprise Associates 14, L.p. 10 percent owner 1954 GREENSPRING DRIVE, SUITE 600, TIMONIUM MD 21093
Clarus Iv-a, L.p. 10 percent owner 101 MAIN STREET, SUITE 1210, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Blackstone Clarus Gp L.p. 10 percent owner C/O THE BLACKSTONE GROUP INC., 345 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10154
Sofinnova Venture Partners Ix, L.p. 10 percent owner 3000 SAND HILL ROAD, 4-250, MENLO PARK CA 94025