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Materion (Materion) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.21 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Materion 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). Materion's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.21. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MTRN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
65.47% of 2230 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1 vs MTRN: 1.21

Materion Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Materion 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 0.59 0.85 0.64 0.35 0.94

Materion 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 0.53 0.54 0.70 0.94 1.21

Competitive Comparison of Materion's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Materion'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.


Materion's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Materion's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Materion Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Materion'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
=( 3.99 (Mar. 2024) / 4.69 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 124.376 (Mar. 2024) / 141.899 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.1493/-0.1235
=1.21***

* 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.


Materion  (NYSE:MTRN) 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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Materion (Materion) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
6070 Parkland Boulevard, Mayfield Heights, OH, USA, 44124
Materion Corp is a producer of engineered materials based in the United States. The company produces materials used in electrical, electronic, thermal, and structural applications. The company operates in four reportable segments: Performance Materials, Electronic Materials, Precision Optics, and Other. The majority of revenue is derived from Electronic Materials.
Executives
Gregory R. Chemnitz officer: Vice President General Counsel 6070 PARKLAND BLVD., MAYFIELD HTS. OH 44124
Emily M Liggett director
John M Zaranec officer: Chief Accounting Officer 6070 PARKLAND BLVD, MAYFIELD HTS OH 44124
Craig S Shular director C/O GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD, 12900 SNOW ROAD, PARMA OH 44130
Shelly Marie Chadwick officer: Vice President, Finance & CFO 6070 PARKLAND BLVD, MAYFIELD HTS. OH 44124
Vinod M Khilnani director 905 WEST BLVD NORTH, ELKHART IN 46514
Patrick M. Prevost director C/O SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY, 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, SPRING TX 77389-4954
Joseph P Kelley officer: Vice President, Finance & CFO 6070 PARKLAND BLVD., MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124
Robert J Phillippy director
Joseph P Keithley director NORDSON CORP, 28601 CLEMENS RD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Richard J Hipple officer: President of Alloy Products 10035 HUNTING DRIVE, BRECKSVILLE OH 44141
N Mohan Reddy director MATERION CORPORATION, 6070 PARKLAND BLVD., MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124
Jugal K. Vijayvargiya officer: President and CEO C/O DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE, 5725 DELPHI DRIVE, TROY MI 48098
John D Grampa officer: VP Finance, CFO MATERION CORPORATION, 6070 PARKLAND BLVD., MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124
William B Lawrence director 7875 OLD MILL RD, GATES MILLS OH 44040

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