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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.07 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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). ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.07. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

IMOS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
63.72% of 973 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs IMOS: 1.07

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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 1.67 2.77 1.10 0.94 1.07

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 1.58 -1.85 0.94 - 1.07

Competitive Comparison of ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.


ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

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

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



ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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
=( 1.715 (Dec. 2023) / 3.021 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 81.09 (Dec. 2023) / 136.052 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.4323/-0.404
=1.07***

* 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.


ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES  (NAS:IMOS) 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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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
No. 1, R&D Road 1, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc provides semiconductor testing and packaging solutions to fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers, and foundries. Its service targets include semiconductor design companies, integrated component manufacturing companies, and semiconductor wafers factories. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. The Company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.

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