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Praxis Precision Medicines (Praxis Precision Medicines) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.38 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Praxis Precision Medicines 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). Praxis Precision Medicines's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.38. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

PRAX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
89.45% of 1488 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs PRAX: 2.38

Praxis Precision Medicines Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Praxis Precision Medicines'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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Praxis Precision Medicines Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Praxis Precision Medicines Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.21 3.17 -0.29 58.56 2.38

Praxis Precision Medicines Quarterly Data
Dec18 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 58.56 1.51 1.29 1.41 2.38

Competitive Comparison of Praxis Precision Medicines's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Praxis Precision Medicines'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.


Praxis Precision Medicines's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Praxis Precision Medicines's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Praxis Precision Medicines Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Praxis Precision Medicines'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
=( -18.69 (Dec. 2023) / -1044.75 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -126.373 (Dec. 2023) / -214.986 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.9821/-0.4122
=2.38***

* 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.


Praxis Precision Medicines  (NAS:PRAX) 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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Praxis Precision Medicines (Praxis Precision Medicines) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
99 High Street, 30th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Praxis Precision Medicines Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm is engaged in translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for patients affected by central nervous system disorders characterized by a neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. The firm's pipeline covers PRAX-114, for the treatment of a broad range of patients suffering from major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; PRAX-944, for the treatment of Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease; PRAX-562, and PRAX-222, among others.
Executives
Jill Desimone director C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., 99 HIGH STREET, 30TH FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02110
Marcio Souza officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC., 100 CORPORATE COURT, SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080
Dean J Mitchell director C/O BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO, 345 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10164
Timothy Edwin Kelly officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., ONE BROADWAY, 16TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Lauren Mastrocola officer: Principal Accounting Officer C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., ONE BROADWAY, 16TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Alex Nemiroff officer: General Counsel and Secretary C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., ONE BROADWAY, 16TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Bsof Parallel Master Fund L.p. 10 percent owner 345 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10154
Merit Ester Cudkowicz director C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., ONE BROADWAY, 16TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Jeffrey Chodakewitz director C/O TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 480 ARSENAL ST., SUITE 101, WATERTOWN MA 02472
Stefan Vitorovic director C/O PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC., ONE BROADWAY, 16TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Blackstone Holdings I/ii Gp L.l.c. 10 percent owner C/O BLACKSTONE INC., 345 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10154
William D Young director 901 GATEWAY BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080
Stephen A Schwarzman 10 percent owner C/O BLACKSTONE INC., 345 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10154
Blackstone Inc. 10 percent owner 345 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10154
Blackstone Group Management L.l.c. 10 percent owner C/O BLACKSTONE INC., 345 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10154