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Kimball Electronics (Kimball Electronics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.60 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Kimball Electronics 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). Kimball Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.60. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

KE's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
75.83% of 2913 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs KE: 0.60

Kimball Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kimball Electronics'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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Kimball Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Kimball Electronics Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.69 1.33 1.46 1.25 0.82

Kimball Electronics 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 0.66 0.55 0.82 0.71 0.60

Competitive Comparison of Kimball Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kimball Electronics'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.


Kimball Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kimball Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Kimball Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Kimball Electronics'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
=( 2.17 (Dec. 2023) / 1.75 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 94.749 (Dec. 2023) / 67.611 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.24/0.4014
=0.60***

* 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.


Kimball Electronics  (NAS:KE) 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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Kimball Electronics (Kimball Electronics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, IN, USA, 47546
Kimball Electronics Inc is a contract electronic manufacturing services company. The company is engaged in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services utilize common production and support capabilities. It is also engaged in producing safety-critical electronic assemblies for its automotive customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
Executives
Richard D Phillips officer: CEO 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
Tom George Vadaketh director 1727 JOCKEYS WAY, YARDLEY PA 19067
Isabel S Wells officer: CIO 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
Douglas Hass officer: CL&CO, Secretary 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
John H Kahle officer: VICE PRESIDENT 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
Adam M Baumann officer: Corporate Controller 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
Jana T Croom officer: Vice President, Finance 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546
Leroy W Kemper officer: Vice President 1205 KIMBALL BLVD, JASPER IN 47546
Michele Holcomb director 7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN OH 43017
Deursen Holly Van director 21211 NORDHOFF STREET, CHATSWORTH CA 91311
Robert J Phillippy director
Kathy R Thomson officer: Vice President 1205 KIMBALL BLVD, JASPER IN 47546
Desiree L. Castillejos officer: Vice President 1205 KIMBALL BLVD, JASPER IN 47546
Jessica L Delorenzo officer: Vice President 1205 KIMBALL BLVD, JASPER IN 47546
Repplier Colleen C director 1205 KIMBALL BLVD., JASPER IN 47546

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