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NFE (New Fortress Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.64 (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is New Fortress Energy 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). New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 1.64. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

NFE's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
76.73% of 967 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs NFE: 1.64

New Fortress Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for New Fortress Energy'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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New Fortress Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

New Fortress Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.90 0.58 6.78 0.83 1.64

New Fortress Energy Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 0.83 1.99 3.05 2.25 1.64

Competitive Comparison of New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, New Fortress Energy'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.


New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.


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New Fortress Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

New Fortress Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.25 (Dec. 2024) / 2.65 (Dec. 2023) - 1 )/( 95.291 (Dec. 2024) / 923.662 (Dec. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.4717/-0.8968
=1.64***

* 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.


New Fortress Energy  (NAS:NFE) 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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New Fortress Energy Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
111 W. 19th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
New Fortress Energy Inc is an integrated gas-to-power company. Its business model spans the entire production and delivery chain from natural gas procurement and liquefaction to logistics, shipping, terminals, and conversion or development of a natural gas-fired generation. It has invested in floating, liquefied natural gas vessels to lower the cost of acquiring gas while securing a long-term supply for its terminals. Its segments include Terminals & Infrastructure, and Ships. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Terminals & Infrastructure segment.
Executives
Christopher S. Guinta officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY HOLDINGS, 111 WEST 19TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Wesley R Edens director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 45TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10105
Desmond Iain Catterall director C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY HOLDINGS, 111 WEST 19TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Timothy W. Jay director 111 W 19TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Matthew Wilkinson director C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY HOLDINGS, 111 WEST 19TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
C. William Griffin director C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY HOLDINGS, 111 WEST 19TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Katherine Wanner director C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY HOLDINGS, 111 WEST 19TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Nfe Smrs Holdings Llc 10 percent owner 10 STATION PLACE, P.O. BOX 233, NORFOLK CT 06058
Yunyoung Shin officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O NEW FORTRESS ENERGY, 111 WEST 19TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
John J Mack director C/O MORGAN STANLEY 1585 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10036
Lynn Edens 10 percent owner C/O FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 46TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10105
Edens Family Holdings Llc 10 percent owner C/O FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 46TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10105
Alexander Thomson 10 percent owner 10 STATION PLACE, P.O. BOX 233, NORFOLK CT 06058
Jonathan Rotolo 10 percent owner 10 STATION PLACE, P.O. BOX 233, NORFOLK CT 06058
Great Mountain Partners Llc 10 percent owner 157 CHURCH STREET, 20TH FLOOR, NEW HAVEN CT 06510