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Dycom Industries (Dycom Industries) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.99 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Dycom Industries 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). Dycom Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 0.99. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

DY's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
51.52% of 1615 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1 vs DY: 0.99

Dycom Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dycom Industries'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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Dycom Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Dycom Industries Annual Data
Trend Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.79 1.30 -14.10 1.29 0.99

Dycom Industries Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 1.29 1.15 1.05 1.00 0.99

Competitive Comparison of Dycom Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dycom Industries'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.


Dycom Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Dycom Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Dycom Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 7.37 (Jan. 2024) / 4.74 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 344.602 (Jan. 2024) / 220.74 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=0.5549/0.5611
=0.99***

* 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.


Dycom Industries  (NYSE:DY) 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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Dycom Industries (Dycom Industries) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
11780 US Highway 1, Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA, 33408
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries. its operating companies supply telecommunications providers with a comprehensive portfolio of specialty services, including program management; planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services and provides underground facility locating services for various utilities, including telecommunications providers, and other construction and maintenance services for electric and gas utilities. It also provides a range of construction, maintenance, and installation services, including the placement and splicing of fiber, copper, and coaxial cables. The company operates throughout the United States.
Executives
Sharon Villaverde officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Jason T Lawson officer: VP and CHRO 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Marco Luis Avila director 11780 US HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Ryan F Urness officer: VP, GC & Secretary 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
H Andrew Deferrari officer: Sr. VP & CFO 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Richard K Sykes director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Dwight B Duke director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Steven E Nielsen director, officer: President and CEO 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Carmen M Sabater director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Stephen C Robinson director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Patricia Higgins director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Timothy R Estes officer: Executive VP & COO 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Daniel S Peyovich officer: Executive VP of Operations 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Jennifer M Fritzsche director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Pruitt Peter T Jr director 11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408