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ReadSoft AB (LTS:0GQO) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Jun. 2014)


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What is ReadSoft AB 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). ReadSoft AB's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

LTS:0GQO's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.97
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ReadSoft AB Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Competitive Comparison of ReadSoft AB's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Application subindustry, ReadSoft AB'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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ReadSoft AB's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, ReadSoft AB's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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ReadSoft AB Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

ReadSoft AB's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.104 (Jun. 2014) / 0.929 (Jun. 2013) - 1 )/( 20.93 (Jun. 2014) / 41.503 (Jun. 2013) - 1 )
=-0.8881/-0.4957
=1.79***

* 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.


ReadSoft AB  (LTS:0GQO) 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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ReadSoft AB (LTS:0GQO) Business Description

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ReadSoft AB is a Sweden-based company that creates and markets software and services for document automation, processes such as data entry, information verification, document workflows, and e-voicing. The company operates in over 16 countries worldwide, with partnerships in an additional 70. The company offers solutions primarily for industries such as banking, manufacturing, service bureaus, market research, insurance, government, and medical. Major customers include IKEA, Audi, Porsche, Yves Rocher, Swedish Tax, DaimlerChrysler, HSBS Bank, Avon, Bosch, London Underground, New York Transit, Toyota, Volvo, Monoprix, Ericsson, and ING. The company is headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden. The company offers ReadSoft DOCUMENTS, a complete software platform for document automation. The product incorporates five Automation Areas: Capture, capturing the information in any format and making it ready for electronic processing; Understand, enabling the computer to read, sort, interpret, extract, and index documents electronically; Manage, providing customers with control of electronic documents, including the verification and quality control with archiving and monitoring capabilities; Integrate, integration with the business software; and Interchange, Electronic Data Interchange. Capabilities within each Automation Area are customized to the needs of the customer, and solutions can be expanded to include any required extra capabilities. Also, this software can be integrated with systems such as SAP and Oracle E-Business Suite, Intentia, and IFS. ReadSoft business solutions for specific areas include: ReadSoft Documents for Mailrooms, Documents for EDI, Documents for Invoices, and Documents for Forms. Additionally, the company offers Professional Services such as project management and customization, Solution Optimization, Training, and Technical Support.

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