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Arbutus Biopharma (Arbutus Biopharma) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.30 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Arbutus Biopharma 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). Arbutus Biopharma's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.30. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ABUS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
85.08% of 1488 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs ABUS: -0.30

Arbutus Biopharma Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma'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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Arbutus Biopharma Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Arbutus Biopharma Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 1.03 -0.74 3.24 -0.30

Arbutus Biopharma Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.24 -1,585.70 -1.82 -0.21 -0.30

Competitive Comparison of Arbutus Biopharma's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma'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.


Arbutus Biopharma's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

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

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



Arbutus Biopharma Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Arbutus Biopharma'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
=( -0.44 (Dec. 2023) / -0.46 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -72.39 (Dec. 2023) / -63.286 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.0435/0.1439
=-0.30***

* 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.


Arbutus Biopharma  (NAS:ABUS) 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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Arbutus Biopharma (Arbutus Biopharma) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
701 Veterans Circle, Warminster, PA, USA, 18974
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a biopharmaceutical company. The company discovers, develops, and commercializes cures for patients suffering from Hepatitis B infection. It is focused on developing a portfolio of drug candidates with multiple mechanisms of action and is also involved in licensing Lipid nanoparticle technology.
Executives
Melissa Rewolinski director 9000 STATE ROAD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19136
Karen Sims officer: Chief Medical Officer 701 VETERANS CIRCLE, WARMINSTER PA 18974
J. Christopher Naftzger officer: General Counsel and CCO 633 LOWTHER ROAD, LEWISBERRY PA 17339
Michael J. Sofia officer: Chief Scientific Officer C/O ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP., SUITE 100, 8900 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 5J8
Tram Tran director C/O ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION, 701 VETERANS CIRCLE, WARMINSTER PA 18974
Roivant Sciences Ltd. 10 percent owner CLARENDON HOUSE, 2 CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON D0 HM11
Michael J. Mcelhaugh officer: Chief Business Officer C/O ONCORE BIOPHARMA, INC., 3805 OLD EASTON ROAD, DOYLESTOWN PA 18902
Eric Venker director C/O ROIVANT SCIENCES, INC., 320 WEST 37TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
James R Meyers director GILEAD SCIENCES, INC., 333 LAKESIDE DRIVE, FOSTER CITY CA 94404
Andrew Cheng director 170 HARBOR WAY, 3RD FLOOR, C/O AKERO THERAPEUTICS, INC., SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080
Myrtle S Potter director 10 FINDERNE AVE, BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
William H. Collier director, officer: President and CEO C/O ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION, 701 VETERANS CIRCLE, WARMINSTER PA 18974
Elizabeth Howard officer: Executive VP & General Counsel 100-8900 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 5J8
David C Hastings officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA, 100-8900 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 5J8
Gaston Picchio officer: Chief Development Officer C/O ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP, 100-8900 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 5J8