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Lumos Networks (Lumos Networks) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2017)


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What is Lumos Networks 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). Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LMOS's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.02
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Lumos Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Lumos Networks Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Lumos Networks's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.23 (Sep. 2017) / 0.07 (Sep. 2016) - 1 )/( 23.333 (Sep. 2017) / 32.928 (Sep. 2016) - 1 )
=-4.2857/-0.2914
=14.71***

* 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.


Lumos Networks  (NAS:LMOS) 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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Lumos Networks (Lumos Networks) Business Description

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Lumos Networks Corp is a fiber-based bandwidth infrastructure and service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. It provides services to carrier and enterprise customers, including healthcare providers, local government agencies, financial institutions and educational institutions. The principal products and services of the group include Multiprotocol Label Switching based Ethernet, Metro Ethernet, Fiber to the Cell site wireless backhaul and data transport services, wavelength transport services and IP services. The company operates through three segments Data, Residential and Small Business, and RLEC Access of which data segment accounts for major revenue source which include enterprise data, transport and Fiber to the Cell product groups.
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Peter D Aquino director MOTIENT CORP, 300 KNIGHTBRIDGE PARKWAY, LINCOLNSHIRE IL 60069
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Jerry E Vaughn director US UNWIRED INC 901 LAKESHORE DRIVE LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
Michael Sicoli director 196 VAN BUREN STREET HERNDON VA 20170
Julia B North director 1170 PEACHTREE STR NE, SUITE 2300, ATLANTA GA 30309
Quadrangle Select Partners Ii L P 10 percent owner 375 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10152
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Harold L Covert officer: EVP, CFO & Treasurer 400 NORTH MCCARTHY BLVD, MILPITAS CA 95035

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