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Sigma Lithium (TSXV:SGML) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.52 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Sigma Lithium 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). Sigma Lithium's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 1.52. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TSXV:SGML's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
76.74% of 2257 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSXV:SGML: 1.52

Sigma Lithium Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sigma Lithium'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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Sigma Lithium Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Sigma Lithium Annual Data
Trend Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 1.02 0.95 0.68 0.75

Sigma Lithium Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 0.85 0.75 0.83 0.91 1.52

Competitive Comparison of Sigma Lithium's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sigma Lithium'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.


Sigma Lithium's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sigma Lithium's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Sigma Lithium Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Sigma Lithium'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
=( -1.06 (Sep. 2023) / -0.64 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( -86.97 (Sep. 2023) / -60.699 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=0.6563/0.4328
=1.52***

* 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.


Sigma Lithium  (TSXV:SGML) 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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Sigma Lithium (TSXV:SGML) Business Description

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Avenida Nove de Julho 4939, 9th Floor, Torre Europa, Itaim, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01407-200
Sigma Lithium Corp is dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium. The company is in construction at its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project in Brazil, one of the largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium spodumene deposits in the Americas. It is committed to strong ESG practices and is aiming to be net zero emissions by 2024. Its green-friendly processing plant will use 100% renewable energy, 100% recycled water and 100% dry-stack tailings.

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