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Accel Entertainment (Accel Entertainment) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.30 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Accel Entertainment 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). Accel Entertainment's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.30. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ACEL's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
88.48% of 790 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs ACEL: 2.30

Accel Entertainment Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment'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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Accel Entertainment Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Accel Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.55 1.20 1.01 1.51 2.30

Accel Entertainment Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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Competitive Comparison of Accel Entertainment's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment'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.


Accel Entertainment's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Accel Entertainment Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Accel Entertainment'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
=( 0.53 (Dec. 2023) / 0.81 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 98.868 (Dec. 2023) / 116.399 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3457/-0.1506
=2.30***

* 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.


Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) 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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Accel Entertainment (Accel Entertainment) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, and operation of video gaming terminals. The company offers products to restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. It operates slot machines and amusement equipment. The company generates a majority of its revenue from net gaming. Net gaming revenue represents net cash received from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. Net gaming revenue includes the amounts earned by location partners and is recognized at the time of gaming play.
Executives
David W. Ruttenberg director 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Karl Mr. Peterson director, officer: President & CEO 301 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 3300, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Derek Harmer officer: Secretary 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Andrew H. Rubenstein director, officer: CEO, President 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Gordon Rubenstein director 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Christen Kozlik officer: Chief Accounting Officer 140 TOWER DR., BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Mathew Scot Ellis officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC., 140 TOWER DR., BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Brian M. Carroll officer: Chief Financial Officer 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Dee M Robinson director 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Michael Joseph Marino officer: Chief Commerical Officer 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Ryan Hammer officer: President, Gaming Operations 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Clairvest Group Inc 10 percent owner 22 ST. CLAIRE AVE., SUITE 1700 M4T 253, TORONTO ONTARIO
Brian Sampias officer: Controller 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Eden Godsoe director 140 TOWER DRIVE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Kenneth Rotman director C/O CLAIRVEST GROUP INC, 22 ST. CLAIR AVENUE EAST, SUITE 1700, TORONTO A6 M4T 2S3