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Kimco Realty (Kimco Realty) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.34 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Kimco Realty 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). Kimco Realty's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.34. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

KIM's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
86.58% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.065 vs KIM: 2.34

Kimco Realty Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kimco Realty'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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Kimco Realty Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Kimco Realty 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 1.35 1.42 1.95 1.26 2.34

Kimco Realty 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 1.26 1.32 3.45 0.65 2.34

Competitive Comparison of Kimco Realty's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kimco Realty'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.


Kimco Realty's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kimco Realty's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kimco Realty Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Kimco Realty'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
=( 1.02 (Dec. 2023) / 0.16 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 894.115 (Dec. 2023) / 271.127 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=5.375/2.2978
=2.34***

* 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.


Kimco Realty  (NYSE:KIM) 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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Kimco Realty (Kimco Realty) Business Description

Industry
Address
500 North Broadway, Suite 201, Jericho, NY, USA, 11753
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 5,282 shopping centers throughout major markets in the U.S., representing roughly 77 million square feet.
Executives
Frank Lourenso director 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Glenn Gary Cohen officer: V.P. - Treasurer 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Paul Westbrook officer: VP - Chief Accounting Officer C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP., 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Richard B Saltzman director C/O COLONY NORTHSTAR, INC., 515 S. FLOWER ST., 44TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
David Jamieson officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP., 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Henry Moniz director C/O KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION, 500 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 201, JERICHO NY 11753
Coviello Philip E Jr director GETTY REALTY CORP, 2 JERICHO PLAZA, STE 110, JERICHO NY 11753
Joe Grills director MERRILL LYNCH ASSET MANAGEMENT, 800 SCUDDER MILL ROAD, PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Valerie Richardson director C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP., 333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Milton Cooper director, officer: Chairman & CEO C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP, 3333 NEW HYDE PARK RD STE 100, HYDE PARK NY 11042
Ross Cooper officer: President C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP., 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Mary Hogan Preusse director C/O KIMCO REALTY CORP., 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Flynn Conor C officer: President, COO and CIO C/O KIMCO REATLY CORP., 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
David Henry officer: Cheif Executive Officer 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
Michael V Pappagallo officer: V.P. - CFO BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017