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CSP (CSPI) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.67 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is CSP 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). CSP's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.67. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CSPI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
96.69% of 2655 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs CSPI: 1.67

CSP Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for CSP'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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CSP Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

CSP Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.81 0.63 1.35 1.47

CSP Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -1.19 0.75 1.47 6.94 1.67

Competitive Comparison of CSP's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CSP'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.


CSP's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

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

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



CSP Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

CSP's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.56 (Mar. 2024) / 0.365 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 5.143 (Mar. 2024) / 3.898 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.5342/0.3194
=1.67***

* 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.


CSP  (NAS:CSPI) 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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CSP (CSPI) Business Description

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Address
175 Cabot Street, Suite 210, Lowell, MA, USA, 01854
CSP Inc along with its subsidiaries develops and markets IT integration solutions, security products, managed IT services, cloud services, purpose-built network adapters, and high-performance cluster computer systems. The firm operates in two segments namely Technology Solutions, where the company focus on value-added reseller integrated solutions including third-party hardware, software, and technical computer-related consulting, and High-Performance Products segments, where the company design, manufacture and deliver products and services to customers that require specialized cyber security services, networking and signal processing. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Technology Solutions segment. Geographically, the company generates its maximum revenue from the Americas.
Executives
Joseph R Nerges 10 percent owner 1726 BUNDY ST, SCRANTON PA 18508
Gary Southwell officer: VP and GM 175 CABOT STREET, SUITE 210, LOWELL MA 01854
Mike Newbanks officer: VP Finance & CAO 1182 E NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, DEERFIELD BEACH FL 33442
Gary W Levine officer: CFO 215 BUNKER HILL ST., CHARLESTOWN MA 02129
Victor Dellovo officer: President and CEO 1182 EAST NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, DEERFIELD BEACH FL 33442-8126
C Shelton James director GROUP LONG DISTANCE INC, 1451 W CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 200, FT LAUDERDALE FL 33309
Ismail Azeri director 175 CABOT STREET, SUITE 210, LOWELL MA 01854
John M Leydon officer: VP Finance Chief Acct Officer 2 BECK STREET, NEWBURYPORT MA 01950
Blackmon Raymond Charles Jr director 155 VIOLET PLACE, EUFAULA AL 36027
Marilyn T Smith director 10349 MAIN STREET, FAIRFAX VA 22030
Robert E Bunnett director 733 MEDITERRANEAN LANE, REDWOOD CITY CA 94065
Julian Demora other: Investor P.O.BOX 220139, HOLLYWOOD FL 33022
Christopher Hall director, 10 percent owner 671 NORTHEAST 105TH ST, MIAMI SHORES FL 33138
Robert Michael Williams director P.O. 296, BREWSTER MA 02631
Robert A Stellato officer: Chief Accounting Officer 43 MANNING ROAD, BILLERICA MA 01821