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Ecovyst (Ecovyst) Degree of Financial Leverage : 3.16 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Ecovyst 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). Ecovyst's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 3.16. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ECVT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
93.84% of 1525 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs ECVT: 3.16

Ecovyst Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Ecovyst Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.91 5.71 0.53 -0.92 -3.77

Ecovyst 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 -3.07 -9.81 8.38 -3.77 3.16

Competitive Comparison of Ecovyst's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecovyst'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.


Ecovyst's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecovyst's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Ecovyst Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Ecovyst'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
=( 0.63 (Mar. 2024) / 0.46 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 133.169 (Mar. 2024) / 119.215 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.3696/0.117
=3.16***

* 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.


Ecovyst  (NYSE:ECVT) 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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Ecovyst (Ecovyst) Business Description

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Address
300 Lindenwood Drive, Valleybrooke Corporate Center, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355-1740
Ecovyst Inc is a provider of catalysts, specialty materials, chemicals, and services that enable environmental improvements, enhance consumer products and increase personal safety. It manufactures specialty inorganic performance chemicals, specialty catalysts, and specialty glass materials. It sells products in the United States and other countries. Its operating segments are Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies.
Executives
Michael Feehan officer: See Remarks C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Kurt Bitting officer: See Remarks C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Ineos Ltd 10 percent owner 38 HANS CRESCENT, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON X0 SW1X 0LZ
Ccmp Capital, Lp 10 percent owner 245 PARK AVENUE, 16TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10167
Kyle D Vann director 11 HEPPLEWHITE WAY, THE WOODLANDS TX 77382
Paul Whittleston officer: See Remarks C/O ECOVYST INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Jonny Ginns director C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Robert Coxon director C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Vann George L. Jr. officer: See Remarks C/O ECOVYST INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Thomas Schneberger officer: See Remarks C/O FMC CORP, 2929 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
Joseph S. Koscinski officer: See Remarks C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Sichko William J. Jr. officer: See Remarks C/O PQ GROUP HOLDINGS INC., 300 LINDENWOOD DRIVE, MALVERN PA 19355
Anna C Catalano director 1313 NORTH MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19894
David A. Bradley director 15710 JOHN F. KENNDEY BLVD, SUITE 300, HOUSTON TX 77032
Kevin Michael Fogarty director 30 GRAND GARDEN COURT, THE WOODLANDS TX 77381