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Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.24 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd 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). Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 2.24. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5072's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
86.35% of 608 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs XKLS:5072: 2.24

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hiap Teck Venture Bhd'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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Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.81 1.38 4.07 6.82 1.06

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 1.10 1.09 1.06 3.53 2.24

Competitive Comparison of Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd'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.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.04 (Jan. 2024) / 0.018 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 93.211 (Jan. 2024) / 60.329 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=1.2222/0.545
=2.24***

* 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.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd  (XKLS:5072) 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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Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Business Description

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Address
Lot 6096, Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Batu 5 1/2, Off Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. It has five segments. The Trading segment is involved in importing, exporting, general dealing, and leasing of steel products, hardware, and building materials; the Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, selling, and renting pipes, hollow sections, scaffolding equipment, and other steel products; the Property and Investment segment is engaged in renting out property and investment holding; the Transportation segment includes a provision of transportation of goods by lorries; and the Mining and exploration segment consists of exploring, contracting and other activities related to the mining, processing, and sale of iron ore. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Trading segment within Malaysia.

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