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DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG (STU:DFV) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.89 (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG 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). DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was 1.89. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:DFV's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
86.46% of 347 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs STU:DFV: 1.89

DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG'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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DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 -2.31 1.96 0.75 -0.18

DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23
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 -0.23 0.75 0.97 -0.18 1.89

Competitive Comparison of DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG'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.


DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.115 (Jun. 2023) / 0.19 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )/( 0.504 (Jun. 2023) / 3.323 (Jun. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.6053/-0.8483
=1.89***

* 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.


DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG  (STU:DFV) 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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DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG (STU:DFV) Business Description

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Address
Reuterweg 47, Frankfurt, DEU, 60323
DFV Deutsche Familienversicherung AG is an InsurTech company. As a digital insurance company, the company covers the entire value chain with its own products. The company's goal is to offer insurance products that people really need and understand immediately. The company offers its customers multiple supplementary health insurance (dental, health, and long-term care insurance) as well as property/casualty insurance. The company is developing the IT system in-house and is engaging the insurance industry with digital product designs throughout as well as the option of taking out policies via digital voice assistants. The Company sets new industry standards with its fully digitized product design and is the first insurance company to offer insurance contracts via Amazon Alexa.
Executives
Dr. Stefan M. Knoll Board of Directors

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