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NTELOS Holdings (NTELOS Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2015)


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What is NTELOS Holdings 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). NTELOS Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

NTLS's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

NTELOS Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for NTELOS Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

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* 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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NTELOS Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of NTELOS Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NTELOS Holdings'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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NTELOS Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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NTELOS Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

NTELOS Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.57 (Dec. 2015) / -2.54 (Dec. 2014) - 1 )/( 31.561 (Dec. 2015) / -52.364 (Dec. 2014) - 1 )
=-0.7756/-1.6027
=0.48***

* 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.


NTELOS Holdings  (NAS:NTLS) 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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NTELOS Holdings (NTELOS Holdings) Business Description

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NTELOS Holdings Corp was incorporated on January 14, 2005. The Company is a provider of digital wireless communications services to consumers and businesses in Virginia and West Virginia, as well as parts of Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. It offers wireless voice and CDMA digital data PCS products and services to retail and business customers under the NTELOS Wireless and FRAWG Wireless brand names. It conducts its businesses through NTELOS-branded retail operations, which sells its products and services via direct and indirect distribution channels, and provides network access to other telecommunications carriers through an arrangement with Sprint Spectrum L.P. The Company currently offers 20 devices across 13 brands, including Apple iPhone, Motorola, LG, Samsung and HTC products, and offers its customers smartphone operating systems such as Android and iOS. All devices are available for both postpay and prepay/no-contract services. Its customer service is supported by three regional call centers, 61 company-operated direct retail locations, 384 indirect retail distribution locations, and an additional 459 third-party payment centers. It also markets FRAWG Wireless, a no contract service intended to attract consumers who choose a prepay service option. In the postpay market, the Company competes with AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular, as well as a number of reseller/affiliates of some or all of these companies. In the prepay wireless service, it competes with Boost, Straight Talk, Virgin Mobile, TracFone, Simple Mobile and Net10. The Company's communications and wireless operations are subject to various federal, state laws, and local regulation intended to protect the privacy of customers who subscribe to its services.
Executives
Daniel Heneghan director
Rodney D Dir director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O NTELOS HOLDINGS CORP., 1154 SHENANDOAH VILLAGE DRIVE, WAYNESBORO VA 22980
Quadrangle Select Partners Ii L P 10 percent owner 375 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10152
Quadrangle Capital Partners Ii-a L P 10 percent owner 375 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10152
Quadrangle Gp Investors Ii Lp 10 percent owner C/O QUADRANGLE GROUP LLC, 375 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10152
Qcp Gp Investors Ii Llc 10 percent owner C/O QUADRANGLE GROUP LLC, 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, SUITE 43A, NEW YORK NY 10020
Hunter Conrad officer: EVP, Chief Operating Officer 1901 N. ROSELLE ROAD, SUITE 500, SCHAUMBURG IL 60195
Alfheidur Saemundsson director C/O DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL LLP, 450 LEXINGTON AVE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Jerry Elliott director
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