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AES Brasil Energia (BSP:AESB3) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.64 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is AES Brasil Energia 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). AES Brasil Energia's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.64. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for AES Brasil Energia's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:AESB3's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
74.26% of 404 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.075 vs BSP:AESB3: 1.64

AES Brasil Energia Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for AES Brasil Energia'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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AES Brasil Energia Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

AES Brasil Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - - - 0.33 1.64

AES Brasil Energia 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 0.33 0.35 0.04 -257.77 1.64

Competitive Comparison of AES Brasil Energia's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, AES Brasil Energia'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.


AES Brasil Energia's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, AES Brasil Energia's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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AES Brasil Energia Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

AES Brasil Energia'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
=( 0.219 (Dec. 2023) / 0.282 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 233.742 (Dec. 2023) / 270.704 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.2234/-0.1365
=1.64***

* 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.


AES Brasil Energia  (BSP:AESB3) 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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AES Brasil Energia (BSP:AESB3) Business Description

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Address
Avenida Luiz Carlos Berrini, 1,376, 12 Floor of Tower A- Room Digitalizacao, Brooklin Paulista, Sao Paulo, BRA
AES Brasil Energia SA is engaged in the production, transmission, and commercialization of energy. Its portfolio consists of hydraulic, wind, and solar sources, with plants located in the states of Sao Paulo, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. The company operates mainly in the electric power generation sector. It is focused on clean and sustainable energy.

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