Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
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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.
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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.
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
* 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk'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.
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk Degree of Financial Leverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.
* 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.
What does a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.00 mean?
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk (ISX:KLAS) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.00 as of Dec. 1999. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk ranks #999999 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk ranks #999999 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk ranks #999999 out of 982 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Financial Leverage for a Transportation company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Transportation companies is 1.09, based on 982 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Financial Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Financial Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Degree of Financial Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Financial Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk (ISX:KLAS) has a current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.00. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.00. PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Financial Leverage calculated?
Degree of Financial Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk (ISX:KLAS), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.00 as of Dec. 1999. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk Business Description
PT Pelayaran Kurnia Lautan Semesta Tbk is currently engaged in Domestic sea transportation for general goods, Holding company activities, Other management consulting activities, port service activities, glass wholesale trade, leasing and leasing activities, and others. The company operates in four reportable segment namely General freight forwarding services by sea; Mining and sand quarrying; Distribution, trading and agency; and Heavy equipment rental. The company derives maximum revenue from General freight forwarding services by sea.
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