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Mississippi Power Co (Mississippi Power Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Jun. 2018)


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What is Mississippi Power Co 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). Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

MPpD.CL.PFD's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 1.03
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Mississippi Power Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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Mississippi Power Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Mississippi Power Co'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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Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Mississippi Power Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Mississippi Power Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0 (Jun. 2018) / 0 (Jun. 2017) - 1 )/( 365 (Jun. 2018) / -2634 (Jun. 2017) - 1 )
=/-1.1386
=0.00***

* 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.


Mississippi Power Co  (NYSE:MPpD.CL.PFD) 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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Mississippi Power Co (Mississippi Power Co) Business Description

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Mississippi Power Co operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers within its traditional service territory located within the State of Mississippi and to wholesale customers in the Southeast.
Executives
Anthony L Wilson officer: Executive Vice President 30 IVAN ALLEN JR. BLVD, ATLANTA GA 30308
G Edison Holland officer: President & CEO 270 PEACHTREE ST NW BIN 910, ATLANTA GA 30303
Iv Edward Day, officer: President and CEO 30 IVAN ALLEN JR. BLVD, ATLANTA GA 30308
Royce Cumbest director 3118 PASCAGOULA STREET, PASCAGOULA MS 39567
Carl J Chaney director 146 LAKE TRIAL, FLORA MS 39071
Christine L Smilek director P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Hood Warren A Jr director 623 MAIN STREET, HATTIESBURG MS 39401
Anthony J Topazi director, officer: President and CEO P O BOX 4079, GULFPORT MS 395024079

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