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WATT (Energous) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.18 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Energous 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). Energous's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 2.18. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

WATT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
88.06% of 2403 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs WATT: 2.18

Energous Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Energous'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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Energous Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Energous Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.17 -0.96 1.56 2.33 1.75

Energous Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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 2.44 1.83 1.67 1.75 2.18

Competitive Comparison of Energous's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Energous'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.


Energous's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

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

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


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Energous Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Energous's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.63 (Mar. 2025) / -3.7 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( -15.275 (Mar. 2025) / -20.548 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=-0.5595/-0.2566
=2.18***

* 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.


Energous  (NAS:WATT) 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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Energous Business Description

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Address
3590 North First Street, Suite 210, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Energous Corp has developed wireless power networks technology (WPNT), consisting of semiconductor chipsets, software controls, hardware designs, and antennas, that enable radio frequency (RF) based charging for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The WPN technology provides a comprehensive suite of capabilities designed to power the next generation of wireless energy networks, seamlessly delivering power and data across diverse, battery-free device ecosystems. It enhances operational visibility, control, and intelligent business automation. Its products include Transmitter IC & Module, Receivers IC, Transmitter System, and Evaluation Kits.
Executives
Cesar Johnston officer: Senior VP, Engineering 303 RAY STREET, PLEASANTON CA 94566
William T Mannina officer: Acting CFO (Interim) 2300 ORCHARD PARKWAY, C/O SYMMETRICOM, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Sheryl Wilkerson director C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION, 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Rahul G. Patel director C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION, 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET STE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
J Michael Dodson director 1220 N. SIMON CIRCLE, ANAHEIM CA 92806
David Earle Roberson director
Neeraj Sahejpal officer: Senior VP, Product Marketing C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION, 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Brian J Sereda officer: Vice President & CFO 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Kathleen A Bayless director 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Daniel W Fairfax director 1421 MCCARTHY BLVD., MILPITAS CA 95035
Reynette K. Au director C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION, 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET STE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Michael Noonen director C/O 8X8 INC, 2445 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Nicolaos G. Alexopoulos director 3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 210, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Stephen R Rizzone director, officer: CEO and President METVANTAGE INC, 201 CONTINENETAL BLVD SUITE 201, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
John Gaulding director C/O MONSTER WORLDWIDE INC, 622 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017