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KRG (Kite Realty Group Trust) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.78 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Kite Realty Group Trust 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). Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 4.78. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

KRG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
93.74% of 735 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs KRG: 4.78

Kite Realty Group Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kite Realty Group Trust'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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Kite Realty Group Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Kite Realty Group Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -42.02 -0.39 0.15 -6.15 5.84

Kite Realty Group Trust Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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Competitive Comparison of Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kite Realty Group Trust'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.


Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.


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Kite Realty Group Trust Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Kite Realty Group Trust's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.07 (Mar. 2025) / 0.26 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( 142.516 (Mar. 2025) / 168.266 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=-0.7308/-0.153
=4.78***

* 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.


Kite Realty Group Trust  (NYSE:KRG) 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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Kite Realty Group Trust Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
30 South Meridian Street, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Kite Realty Group Trust specializes in owning, operating, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping high-quality open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. The company generates the majority of its revenue from contractual rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants.
Executives
Steven P Grimes director RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC., 2021 SPRING ROAD, SUITE 200, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Charles H Wurtzebach director 2901 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, OAK BROOK IL 60523
John A Kite director, officer: CEO, Pres & Trustee KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST, 30 S MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 1100, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Gerald M Gorski director RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC., 2021 SPRING ROAD, SUITE 200, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Bonnie Biumi director RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC., 2021 SPRING ROAD, SUITE 200, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Peter L Lynch director 2021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Derrick Burks director C/O EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC, TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 800, CHICAGO IL 60606
Caroline L. Young director C/O KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST, 30 S. MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 1100, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
R Fear Heath officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer C/O GGP INC., 350 N. ORLEANS, SUITE 300, CHICAGO IL 60654
Lee A Daniels director 2901 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, OAK BROOK IL 60523
William E Bindley director
Barton R Peterson director LILLY CORPORATE CENTER, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46285
David Buell officer: Senior VP & CAO KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST, 30 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 1100, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Thomas K Mcgowan officer: EVP & COO KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST, 30 S MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 1100, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Thomas R Olinger officer: Senior VP & CAO 30 S. MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 1100, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204