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Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.35 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Marshall Monteagle 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). Marshall Monteagle's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.35. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

JSE:MMP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
79.43% of 141 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs JSE:MMP: 0.35

Marshall Monteagle Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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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Marshall Monteagle Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Marshall Monteagle Annual Data
Trend Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Mar23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.25 -3.50 4.08 1.35 -

Marshall Monteagle Semi-Annual Data
Mar13 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23
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 1.35 0.09 - - 0.35

Competitive Comparison of Marshall Monteagle's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.


Marshall Monteagle's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Marshall Monteagle Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Marshall Monteagle's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 1.786 (Sep. 2023) / -1.214 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( 108.178 (Sep. 2023) / -17.633 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-2.4712/-7.135
=0.35***

* 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.


Marshall Monteagle  (JSE:MMP) 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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Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
66-72 Esplanade, 2nd Floor, Gaspe House, Saint Helier, JEY, JE1 1GH
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; primarily imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.