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NextEra Energy Partners LP (NextEra Energy Partners LP) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.06 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is NextEra Energy Partners LP 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). NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.06. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

NEP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
80.2% of 404 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.075 vs NEP: 0.06

NextEra Energy Partners LP Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for NextEra Energy Partners LP'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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NextEra Energy Partners LP Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

NextEra Energy Partners LP 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 3.54 42.02 6.97 -2.27 -0.25

NextEra Energy Partners LP 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 -2.62 0.52 1.09 -0.25 0.06

Competitive Comparison of NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, NextEra Energy Partners LP'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.


NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NextEra Energy Partners LP's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



NextEra Energy Partners LP Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

NextEra Energy Partners LP'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
=( 3.05 (Mar. 2024) / 3.77 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 75 (Mar. 2024) / -38 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.191/-2.9737
=0.06***

* 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.


NextEra Energy Partners LP  (NYSE:NEP) 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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NextEra Energy Partners LP (NextEra Energy Partners LP) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
700 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, FL, USA, 33408
NextEra Energy Partners LP is formed to acquire, manage and own contracted clean energy projects. It owns interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. The renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use industry technology and are in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. Its natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. Renewable energy sales generate maximum revenue for the company.
Executives
Peter H Kind director ONE LEADERSHIP SQUARE, 211 NORTH ROBINSON AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Michael Dunne officer: Treasurer 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Crews Terrell Kirk Ii officer: Chief Financial Officer 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
James Michael May officer: Controller/CAO 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
John W Ketchum director, officer: President 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Charles E Sieving officer: General Counsel C/O NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Rebecca J Kujawa director, officer: Chief Financial Officer 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
James L Robo director, officer: Chairman & CEO 3300 PGA BOULEVARD, SUITE 350, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410
Robert J Byrne director C/O MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, 201 NORTH FRANKLIN ST., SUITE 300, TAMPA FL 33602
Paul I Cutler officer: Treasurer & Asst. Sec C/O NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Mark E Hickson director, officer: EVP, Strategy & Corp Dev 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Susan D Austin director 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Armando Jr Pimentel director, officer: President of GP C/O NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., 700 UNIVERSE BLVD., JUNO BEACH FL 33408
James N. Suciu director 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Nextera Energy Partners, Lp director 700 UNIVERSE BOULEVARD, JUNO BEACH FL 33408