GURUFOCUS.COM » STOCK LIST » Communication Services » Media - Diversified » Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA (OTCPK:BORUF) » Definitions » Degree of Financial Leverage

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.68 (As of Dec. 2023)


View and export this data going back to 2013. Start your Free Trial

What is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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). Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.68. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BORUF's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
68.62% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs BORUF: 0.68

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.

* Premium members only.

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 1.28 1.02 1.06 0.75

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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 -0.23 -4.05 0.75 0.65 0.68

Competitive Comparison of Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Entertainment subindustry, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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
=( 0.396 (Dec. 2023) / -0.319 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 52.357 (Dec. 2023) / -25.613 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-2.2414/-3.0442
=0.74***

* 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.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA  (OTCPK:BORUF) 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.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms

Thank you for viewing the detailed overview of Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Degree of Financial Leverage provided by GuruFocus.com. Please click on the following links to see related term pages.


Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA) Business Description

Address
Rheinlanddamm 207-209, Dortmund, NW, DEU, 44137
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates football club. The company operates its business through the following segments; Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates a football club including a professional football squad and leverages the associated revenue potential arising from the transfer of players, catering, TV marketing, sponsorship, and ticketing. BVB Merchandising segment consists of the separate merchandising business. BVB Event and Catering Gmbh segment conducts tours, provides and arranges for event staffing services and planning and organising, catering and steering and conducting events of all types. Besttravel dortmund Gmbh segment comprises arranging travel by air, rail and ship as well. The firm earns the majority of its revenues from Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA.