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Myers Industries (Myers Industries) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.65 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Myers Industries 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). Myers Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.65. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MYE's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
77.14% of 385 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs MYE: 1.65

Myers Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Myers Industries'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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Myers Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Myers Industries 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 -3.47 1.14 1.24 1.10 1.38

Myers Industries 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 1.08 1.09 1.00 1.38 1.65

Competitive Comparison of Myers Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Myers Industries'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.


Myers Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myers Industries's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Myers Industries Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Myers Industries'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
=( 1.06 (Mar. 2024) / 1.51 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 64.327 (Mar. 2024) / 78.493 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.298/-0.1805
=1.65***

* 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.


Myers Industries  (NYSE:MYE) 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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Myers Industries (Myers Industries) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1293 South Main Street, Akron, OH, USA, 44301
Myers Industries Inc is a plastic manufacturer of returnable packaging, storage and safety products and specialty molding. It manufactures a range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment, which designs manufactures and markets a variety of plastic and metal products. The Distribution segment offers tools, equipment, and supplies used for tire, wheel, and under-vehicle service on passenger, heavy truck, and off-road vehicles.
Executives
Yvette Dapremont Bright director 739 WESTVIEW STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19119
Michael P. Mcgaugh director, officer: President and CEO 1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44301
Fitz E Grant officer: EVP & CFO C/O BLINK CHARGING CO., 407 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 704, MIAMI BEACH FL 33139
Lori A. Lutey director 3101 PACKERLAND DRIVE, GREEN BAY WI 54313
Jeffrey Kramer director C/O SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNT'L, INC., SUITE 600, ALPHARETTA GA 30022
Liebau Frederic Jack Jr director P.O. BOX 2200, PASADENA CA 91102-2200
William A Foley director P O BOX 10060, TOLEDO OH 436990060
Monica P. Vinay officer: Interim CFO, VP and Treasurer 1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44301
Bruce M Lisman director C/O MERCHANTS BANK, 275 KENNEDY DR, S. BURLINGTON VT 05403
Ronald M Defeo director 600 GRANT STREET, SUITE 5100, PITTSBURGH PA 15219
Jim Gurnee officer: VP Sales/Marketing/Commercial 1293 S MAIN ST, AKRON OH 44301
Paul Allan Johnson officer: VP, Distribution Segment 1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44301
Jeffrey Jon Baker officer: VP, Shared Services 1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44301
Sarah R Coffin director 31515 BALLANTYNE CORP, C/O SPX CORP, CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Sonal P. Robinson officer: EVP, Finance 1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44301