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Schaffner Holding AG (STU:SFRN) Degree of Financial Leverage : -1.89 (As of Mar. 2023)


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What is Schaffner Holding AG 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). Schaffner Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was -1.89. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

STU:SFRN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
95.4% of 2913 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs STU:SFRN: -1.89

Schaffner Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Schaffner Holding AG'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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Schaffner Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Schaffner Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.53 1.24 4.23 -1.37

Schaffner Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23
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 0.21 4.23 1.65 -1.37 -1.89

Competitive Comparison of Schaffner Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Schaffner Holding AG'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.


Schaffner Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Schaffner Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Schaffner Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Schaffner Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 27.898 (Mar. 2023) / -2.013 (Mar. 2022) - 1 )/( 18.283 (Mar. 2023) / 2.778 (Mar. 2022) - 1 )
=-14.8589/5.5814
=-2.66***

* 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.


Schaffner Holding AG  (STU:SFRN) 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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Schaffner Holding AG (STU:SFRN) Business Description

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Address
Nordstrasse 11e, Luterbach, CHE, 4542
Schaffner Holding AG is engaged in the development and production of solutions which ensure the operation of electronic systems. The company's portfolio includes EMC/EMI components, power quality filters and othe related services. It is organized into three business segments - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Power Magnetics (PM) and Automotive (AM). EMC segment develops and manufactures standard and custom components that protect power electronic systems from line interference; PM segment develops and manufactures components to ensure the reliable operation of power electronic systems; and AM segment supports automobile manufacturers and system suppliers with its specialized EMC expertise. The majority of its revenue is derived from EMC segment.

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