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PC Connection (PC Connection) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.53 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is PC Connection 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). PC Connection's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.53. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CNXN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
77.86% of 2426 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs CNXN: 0.53

PC Connection Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for PC Connection'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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PC Connection Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

PC Connection 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 1.07 0.90 0.78 1.09 0.53

PC Connection 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 1.09 0.12 0.86 0.76 0.53

Competitive Comparison of PC Connection's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, PC Connection'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.


PC Connection's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PC Connection's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



PC Connection Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

PC Connection'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
=( 3.15 (Dec. 2023) / 3.37 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 105.836 (Dec. 2023) / 120.577 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.0653/-0.1223
=0.53***

* 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.


PC Connection  (NAS:CNXN) 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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PC Connection (PC Connection) Business Description

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Address
730 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH, USA, 03054-4631
PC Connection Inc is a provider of information technology solutions. It provides products such as computer systems, software and peripheral equipment, networking communications, and other products and accessories that company purchase from manufacturers and distributors. The company also offers services involving design, configuration, and implementation of IT solutions. It conducts business operations through three business segments namely Business Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, and Public Sector Solutions. The company generates maximum revenue Enterprise Solutions segment.
Executives
Thomas C Baker officer: Sr. VP, CFO & Treasurer 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Negrini David Beffa director, officer: VP, Corporate Communications PC CONNECTION, 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Timothy J Mcgrath officer: President & CEO PC CONNECTION, 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Jack L Ferguson officer: Treasurer & Interim CFO PC CONNECTION, INC., 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Barbara Duckett director 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Patricia Gallup director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman & Chief Admin Officer 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Pc Connection Inc 10 percent owner ROUTE 101A, 730 MILFORD RD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Comack Trust 10 percent owner 450 MARLBORO STREET, KEENE NH 03431
Jay E Bothwick director C/O PC CONENCTION, 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Gary Kinyon director 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Estate Of David Mclellan Hall 10 percent owner C/O PC CONNECTION, 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Joseph A Baute director 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Stephen P Sarno officer: Sr. VP, Treasurer & CFO C/O SAPIENT CORPORATION, 25 FIRST STREET, CAMBRIDGE MA 02141
David Hall director, 10 percent owner, officer: Vice Chairman 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054
Glynn W Schulze officer: Interim CFO and VP C/O PC CONNECTION, INC., 730 MILFORD ROAD, MERRIMACK NH 03054