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Frontdoor (Frontdoor) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.23 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Frontdoor 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). Frontdoor's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.23. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

FTDR's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
66.35% of 104 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs FTDR: 1.23

Frontdoor Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Frontdoor 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 0.55 1.23 - 1.05 1.23

Frontdoor 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 1.05 1.05 0.93 1.27 1.23

Competitive Comparison of Frontdoor's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Personal Services subindustry, Frontdoor'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.


Frontdoor's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontdoor's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Frontdoor Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Frontdoor'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
=( 2.12 (Dec. 2023) / 0.87 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 269 (Dec. 2023) / 124 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=1.4368/1.1694
=1.23***

* 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.


Frontdoor  (NAS:FTDR) 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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Frontdoor (Frontdoor) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
3400 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, TN, USA, 38125
Frontdoor Inc is a United States-based company that provides home service plans. It owns multiple home service brands including American Home Shield, HSA, OneGuard, and Landmark brands. Through its home service plans, the company helps its customers maintain their homes and protect against costly and unexpected breakdowns of essential home systems and appliances.
Executives
Jeffrey Fiarman officer: Sr VP, Gen Counsel & Secretary 150 PEABODY PLACE, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Lara Balazs director 3400 PLAYERS CLUB PARKWAY, STE. 300, MEMPHIS TN 38125
Balakrishnan A Ganesh director 3400 PLAYERS CLUB PARKWAY, STE. 300, MEMPHIS TN 38125
Jessica P Ross officer: SVP & CFO 3400 PLAYERS CLUB PARKWAY, STE. 300, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Anna C Catalano director 1313 NORTH MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19894
Peter L. Cella director 150 PEABODY PLACE, MEMPHIS TN 38103-3720
William C Cobb director H&R BLOCK, INC., ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Christopher L Clipper director 150 PEABODY PLACE, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Darrin Steve Boland director 100 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28255
Chastitie Brim officer: Vice Pres, Controller & CAO 150 PEABODY PLACE, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Brian P Mcandrews director C/O PANDORA MEDIA, INC, 2101 WEBSTER STREET, #1650, OAKLAND CA 94612
Richard P Fox director
Liane J Pelletier director 10700 NE 4TH STREET # 4004, BELLEVUE WA 98004
Servicemaster Co, Llc 10 percent owner 860 RIDGE LAKE BOULEVARD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Servicemaster Global Holdings Inc 10 percent owner 150 PEABODY PLACE, MEMPHIS TN 38103-3720

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