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Optex Systems Holdings (Optex Systems Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.44 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Optex Systems 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). Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.44. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

OPXS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
77.3% of 304 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs OPXS: 1.44

Optex Systems Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Optex Systems Holdings'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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Optex Systems Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Optex Systems Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 1.53 -3.25 0.19 1.75

Optex Systems Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 1.15 1.03 1.75 1.54 1.44

Competitive Comparison of Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems Holdings'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.


Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Optex Systems Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Optex Systems Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.52 (Mar. 2024) / 0.21 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 4.362 (Mar. 2024) / 2.156 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=1.4762/1.0232
=1.44***

* 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.


Optex Systems Holdings  (NAS:OPXS) 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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Optex Systems Holdings (Optex Systems Holdings) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1420 Presidential Drive, Richardson, TX, USA, 75081-2439
Optex Systems Holdings Inc manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies for the U.S. Department of Defense, foreign military applications, and commercial markets. Its products are installed on a variety of United States military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, and light armored and security vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. The company's operating segment includes Optex Richardson and Applied Optics Center Dallas. It generates maximum revenue from the Applied Optics Center Dallas segment. Some of its products include M17 Day/Thermal Periscope; DDAN / M36 Sights; Laser Protected Periscopes; Muzzle Reference Sensor and others.
Executives
Topline Capital Partners, Lp 10 percent owner 544 EUCLID STREET, SANTA MONICA CA 90402
Topline Capital Management, Llc other: See Explanation in Footnotes 544 EUCLID STREET, SANTA MONICA CA 90402
Mcbirney Collin other: See Explanation in Footnotes 544 EUCLID STREET, SANTA MONICA CA 90402
Judd Dayton 10 percent owner 878 S. DENTON TAP RD., SUITE 220, COPPELL TX 75019
Dale E Lehmann director 3342 REILY MILLVILLE RD, HAMILTON OH 45013
R. Rimmy Malhotra director C/O COMMAND CENTER, INC., 3609 S WADSWORTH BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD CO 80235
Lawrence F Hagenbuch director 600 CORPORATION DRIVE, PENDLETON IN 46064
Karen Lea Hawkins officer: VP Finance and Controller 1420 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE, RICHARDSON TX 75081
Ephraim G Fields 10 percent owner 265 EAST 66TH STREET, #41A, NEW YORK NY 10065
Danny Robert Schoening 10 percent owner, officer: COO 1420 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE, RICHARDSON TX 75081
Longview Fund Lp 10 percent owner VIKING ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, 66 BOVET ROAD, SUITE 320, SAN MATEO, CA 94402
Merrick D Okamoto director 1180 NORTH TOWN CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100,, LAS VEGAS NV 89144
Stanley A Hirschman director, 10 percent owner, officer: Pres., Secretary and Treasurer
Ronald F Richards director