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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (Booz Allen Hamilton Holding) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.35 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Booz Allen Hamilton Holding 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). Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.35. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BAH's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
87% of 1023 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs BAH: -0.35

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding'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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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.29 1.47 3.82 3.44 1.46

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding 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 5.43 1.46 1.42 1.51 -0.35

Competitive Comparison of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding'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.


Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding'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
=( 3.11 (Dec. 2023) / 3.22 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 730.098 (Dec. 2023) / 665.746 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.0342/0.0967
=-0.35***

* 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.


Booz Allen Hamilton Holding  (NYSE:BAH) 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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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (Booz Allen Hamilton Holding) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
8283 Greensboro Drive, Hamilton Building, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp is a provider of management consulting services to the U.S. government. Other services offered include technology, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity consulting, and engineering consulting. The consulting services are focused on defense, intelligence, and civil markets. In addition to the U.S. government, Booz Allen Hamilton provides its management and technology consulting services to large corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The company assists clients in long-term engagements around the globe.
Executives
Kristine Anderson officer: Executive Vice President 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Melody C Barnes director 1631 MONUMENT AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23220
Ralph W Shrader director, officer: President and CEO, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO, MCLEAN VA 22102
Horacio Rozanski officer: Executive Vice President, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Nancy Laben officer: EVP and General Counsel, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Susan L Penfield officer: Executive Vice President 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Elizabeth M Thompson officer: SVP & Chief Personnel Officer, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Rory P Read director ONE DELL WAY, ROUND ROCK TX 78682
Richard Crowe officer: Executive Vice President 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Matthew Calderone officer: Executive Vice President 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Lloyd Jr Howell officer: Executive Vice President, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Thomas Pfeifer officer: Executive Vice President 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Karen M Dahut officer: Senior Vice President, other: Member of 13D Group 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Scott M Murphy officer: VP, PAO & Controller 8283 GREENSBORO DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Gretchen W Mcclain director XYLEM INC., 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, SUITE N200, WHITE PLAINS NY 10604