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Ostin Technology Group Co (Ostin Technology Group Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.28 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Ostin Technology Group 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). Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 4.28. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

OST's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
95.65% of 2434 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs OST: 4.28

Ostin Technology Group Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ostin Technology Group Co'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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Ostin Technology Group Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Ostin Technology Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
- 0.87 -1.86 1.43 4.28

Ostin Technology Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.86 1.96 1.43 1.11 4.28

Competitive Comparison of Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ostin Technology Group Co'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.


Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Ostin Technology Group Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Ostin Technology Group Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.78 (Sep. 2023) / 0.02 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( -9.677 (Sep. 2023) / 1.161 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-40/-9.3351
=4.28***

* 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.


Ostin Technology Group Co  (NAS:OST) 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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Ostin Technology Group Co (Ostin Technology Group Co) Business Description

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1 Kechuang Road, Building 2, 101/201, Qixia District, Nanjing, CHN, 210046
Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd is a supplier of display modules and polarizers in China. It designs, develops, and manufactures TFT-LCD modules in a wide range of sizes and customized sizes according to the specifications of its customers. Its display modules are mainly used in consumer electronics, commercial LCD displays, and automotive displays. The company also manufactures polarizers used in the TFT-LCD display modules and is in the process of developing polarizers for the OLED display panel.

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