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VirnetX Holding (VirnetX Holding) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.55 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is VirnetX Holding 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). VirnetX Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.55. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

VHC's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
90.98% of 2627 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs VHC: -0.55

VirnetX Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

VirnetX Holding 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 1.32 1.66 0.88 0.28 -0.55

VirnetX Holding Quarterly Data
Mar19 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 0.28 4.33 2.61 2.85 -0.55

Competitive Comparison of VirnetX Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, VirnetX Holding'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.


VirnetX Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, VirnetX Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



VirnetX Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

VirnetX Holding'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
=( -7.79 (Dec. 2023) / -10.17 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -31.445 (Dec. 2023) / -22.076 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.234/0.4244
=-0.55***

* 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.


VirnetX Holding  (NYSE:VHC) 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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VirnetX Holding (VirnetX Holding) Business Description

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Address
308 Dorla Court, Suite 206, Zephyr Cove, NV, USA, 89448
VirnetX Holding Corp is engaged in the business of commercializing a portfolio of patents. It is an Internet security software and technology company with patented technology for secure communications including 4G LTE security. The company GABRIEL connection technology, are designed to facilitate secure communications and provide the security platform required by next-generation Internet-based applications such as instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol, mobile services, streaming video, file transfer, remote desktop, and Machine-to-Machine communications. The firm sells its products in various market segments, including, healthcare, finance, and government.
Executives
Kendall Larsen director, 10 percent owner, officer: President & CEO 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Michael F Angelo director 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Thomas M O'brien director 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Katherine Allanson officer: Chief Financial Officer 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Richard H Nance officer: Chief Financial Officer 825 BUCKLEY ROAD, SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401
Short Robert D Iii director 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Gary Feiner director C/O 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Scott C Taylor director 20330 STEVENS CREEK BLVD., CUPERTINO CA 95014
William E Sliney officer: Chief Financial Officer 5615 SCOTTS VALLEY DR. #110, SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066
Edmund C Munger director 5615 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 110, SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066
Virnetx Holding Corp director, officer: Chief Financial Officer 308 DORLA COURT, SUITE 206, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Wayne T Grau director 9453 ALCOSTA BLVD, SAN RAHON CA 94583-3920
Glenn P Russell director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO 5440 FAIRVIEW PL, AGUORA HILLS CA 91301