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The Dixie Group (The Dixie Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.77 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is The Dixie Group 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). The Dixie Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.77. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

DXYN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
65.89% of 1070 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.005 vs DXYN: 0.77

The Dixie Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Dixie Group'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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The Dixie Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

The Dixie Group 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 0.72 1.32 0.39 7.02 0.77

The Dixie Group 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 7.02 -46.12 0.26 -7.06 0.77

Competitive Comparison of The Dixie Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, The Dixie Group'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.


The Dixie Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Dixie Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



The Dixie Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

The Dixie Group'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
=( -0.18 (Dec. 2023) / -2.32 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 5.479 (Dec. 2023) / -28.162 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.9224/-1.1946
=0.77***

* 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.


The Dixie Group  (NAS:DXYN) 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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The Dixie Group (The Dixie Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
475 Reed Road, Dalton, GA, USA, 30720
The Dixie Group Inc is carpet and rug mills company. Its businesses consist principally of marketing, manufacturing and selling finished carpet, rugs, and luxury vinyl tile in the domestic floor covering market. The company has one reportable segment, Floor covering. The company sells floor covering products in both residential and commercial applications. Additionally, the company provides manufacturing support to its carpet businesses through its separate processing operations. Its business is primarily concentrated in areas of the soft floor covering market segment. The company provides its products under the brand of Fabrica, Masland Residential, Dixie Home, Atlas Carpet Mills, Masland Contract, and Hospitality.
Executives
Lowry F Kline director PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
Allen L Danzey officer: Chief Financial Officer PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722-2007
Frierson Daniel K Jr officer: President, Masland Residential PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
Jon A Faulkner officer: VP Planning & Development PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
Daniel K Frierson director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman of the Board & CEO PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
W Derek Davis officer: VP - Human Resources PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
Murrey John W Iii director 4100 COCA-COLA PLAZA, CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Thomas Martin Nuckols officer: Executive Vice President 475 REED ROAD, DALTON GA 30720
Blue William F Jr director PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
David E Hobbs officer: VP - Pres Masland Contract 716 BILL MYLES DRIVE, SARALAND AL 36571
Paul B Comiskey officer: Vice Pres/President Dixie Home PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
D Eugene Lasater officer: Controller 2208 S. HAMILTON STREET, DALTON GA 30721
Starr T Klein officer: Secretary PO BOX 25107, CHATTANOOGA TN 37422-5107
Michael L. Owens director PO BOX 2007, DALTON GA 30722
Vinson Lee Martin officer: VP-President Masland Contract 716 BILL MYLES DRIVE, SARALAND AL 36571

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