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Radius Recycling (Radius Recycling) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.33 (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Radius Recycling 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). Radius Recycling's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 1.33. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

RDUS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
70.47% of 613 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs RDUS: 1.33

Radius Recycling Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Radius Recycling'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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Radius Recycling Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Radius Recycling Annual Data
Trend Aug14 Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.44 1.17 -1.25 0.25 1.12

Radius Recycling Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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 1.07 1.07 1.12 1.17 1.33

Competitive Comparison of Radius Recycling's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Steel subindustry, Radius Recycling'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.


Radius Recycling's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Radius Recycling's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Radius Recycling Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Radius Recycling's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -2.28 (Feb. 2024) / 2.39 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )/( -47.873 (Feb. 2024) / 101.578 (Feb. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.954/-1.4713
=1.33***

* 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.


Radius Recycling  (NAS:RDUS) 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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Radius Recycling (Radius Recycling) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
299 SW Clay Street, Suite 350, Portland, OR, USA, 97201
Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc is one of the ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal recyclers in the U.S. Its metal recycling business collects and recycles auto bodies, rail cars, appliances, machinery, and construction demolition. Additionally, Schnitzer operates an auto-parts business that purchases obsolete vehicles and sells any useful parts to retail customers and a steelmaking business that supplies construction products along the U.S. West Coast.
Executives
Brian Souza officer: SVP, Chief Ops Mgmt Officer C/O SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC., 299 SW CLAY ST., PORTLAND OR 97201
Steven Heiskell officer: SVP & Managing Director, APB 299 SW CLAY ST. SUITE 350, PORTLAND OR 97201
James Matthew Vaughn officer: SVP, GC, & Corp. Secretary ONE MEMORIAL PLAZA, 800 GESSNER ROAD, SUITE 875, HOUSTON TX 77024
Stefano R. Gaggini officer: Corporate Controller 299 SW CLAY ST. SUITE 350, PORTLAND OR 97201
Michael R Henderson officer: SVP & Pres Metal Recyling Bus P O BOX 10047, PORTLAND OR 97296
Mark Schuessler officer: VP and CAO C/O SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC., 299 SW CLAY ST., PORTLAND OR 97201
Gregory R Friedman director C/O CORTEVA, INC., 974 CENTRE ROAD, BLDG. 735, WILMINGTON DE 19805
Wayland R Hicks director PO BOX 330608, MIAMIA FL 33233
Peter B Saba officer: SVP & General Counsel 6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, BETHESDA MD 20817
Leslie L Shoemaker director TETRA TECH, INC., 3475 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, PASADENA CA 91107
Richard Peach officer: Deputy CFO 299 SW CLAY STREET, SUITE 350, PORTLAND OR 97201
John D Carter director, officer: President and CEO 17575 LITTLE RIVER DRIVE, BEND OR 97707
Glenda J Minor director 17000 ROTUNDA DRIVE, DEARBORN MI 48120
Wilson D Erich officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer 299 SW CLAY ST., SUITE 350, PORTLAND OR 97201
Jeffery Dyck officer: Pres. CascadeSteelRollingMills 299 SW CLAY STREET, PORTLAND OR 97201