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Qualigen Therapeutics (Qualigen Therapeutics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.17 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Qualigen Therapeutics 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). Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.17. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

QLGN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
87.55% of 1502 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs QLGN: 2.17

Qualigen Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Qualigen Therapeutics'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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Qualigen Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Qualigen Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
- 0.23 0.52 2.17

Qualigen Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 0.52 1.03 2.10 5.50 2.17

Competitive Comparison of Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Qualigen Therapeutics'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.


Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Qualigen Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Qualigen Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -2.65 (Dec. 2023) / -4.86 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -10.955 (Dec. 2023) / -13.854 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.4547/-0.2093
=2.17***

* 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.


Qualigen Therapeutics  (NAS:QLGN) 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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Qualigen Therapeutics (Qualigen Therapeutics) Business Description

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2042 Corte del Nogal, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92011
Qualigen Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases using nanoparticle coating technology. It is a diversified life sciences company focused on developing treatments for adult and pediatric cancers with potential for Orphan Drug designation, while also commercializing diagnostics. The Company has viewed its operations and managed its business in one segment operating mainly within the United States and Israel.
Executives
Michael S. Poirier director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Amy S. Broidrick director 1440 VALLE GRANDE, ESCONDIDO CA 92025
Kurt H Kruger director 100 FOXBOROUGH BLVD, SUITE 240, FOXBOROUGH MA 02035
Tariq Arshad officer: SVP/Chief Medical Officer 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Christopher L. Lotz officer: Vice President of Finance, CFO 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 90211
Emery Sidney W Jr director C/O QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC., 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Richard A. David director 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Wajdi Abdul-ahad officer: VP, R&D, CSO 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Shishir K. Sinha officer: VP of Operations 2042 CORTE DEL NOGAL, SUITE B, CARLSBAD CA 92011
Sekisui Diagnostics, Llc 10 percent owner 1 WALL STREET, BURLINGTON MA 01803
Matthew E Korenberg director 11119 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD, SUITE 200, LA JOLLA CA 92037
Noah Doyle director C/O RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS INC., 1801 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1820, LOS ANGELES CA 90096
John W Beck officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 1880 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1000, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Jeffrey S Benjamin officer: VP of Finance 3885 CRESTWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 550, DULUTH GA 30096
William M. Merino director C/O RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS INC., 1880 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1000, LOS ANGELES CA 90067

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