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WisdomTree (WisdomTree) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.74 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is WisdomTree 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). WisdomTree's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.74. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

WT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
65.88% of 636 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs WT: 0.74

WisdomTree Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for WisdomTree'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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WisdomTree Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

WisdomTree 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 1.67 -0.65 0.61 - 0.74

WisdomTree 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 - 0.97 1.28 2.63 0.74

Competitive Comparison of WisdomTree's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Asset Management subindustry, WisdomTree'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.


WisdomTree's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WisdomTree's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



WisdomTree Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

WisdomTree'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
=( 0.64 (Dec. 2023) / 0.31 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 134.25 (Dec. 2023) / 54.885 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=1.0645/1.446
=0.74***

* 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.


WisdomTree  (NYSE:WT) 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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WisdomTree (WisdomTree) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
250 West 34th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10119
WisdomTree Inc is a financial innovator, offering a well-diversified suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models, and solutions. It offers a broad range of ETFs and exchange-traded products (ETPs). The firm also engages in developing next-generation digital products and structures, including digital funds and tokenized assets, as well as its blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime.
Executives
Rilla S Delorier director 5415 EVERGREEN WAY, EVERETT WA 98203
Peter M Ziemba director 250 WEST 34TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR, C/O WISDOMTREE, INC., NEW YORK NY 10119
Shamla Naidoo director 1104 LINNEA LN, SOUTHLAKE TX 76092
Tonia L Pankopf director 8 SOUND SHORE DR STE 215, GREENWICH CT 06830
Daniela Mielke director 8500 GOVERNORS HILL DRIVE, SYMMES TOWNSHIP OH 45249
Lynn S. Blake director 250 WEST 34TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR, C/O WISDOMTREE INVESTMENTS, INC., NEW YORK NY 10119
Deborah Fuhr director C/O LGBTQ LOYALTY HOLDINGS, INC.,, 2435 N DIXIE HWY, WILTON MANORS FL 33305
Lion Point Capital, Lp other: See Explanation of Responses 250 WEST 55TH STREET, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lion Point Holdings Gp, Llc other: See Explanation of Responses 250 WEST 55TH STREET, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Didric Cederholm other: See Explanation of Responses 250 WEST 55TH STREET, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
David M Yates officer: Chief Information Officer 250 WEST 34TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR, C/O WISDOMTREE, INC., NEW YORK NY 10119
Jonathan L Steinberg director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 250 WEST 34TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR, C/O WISDOMTREE, INC., NEW YORK NY 10119
Harold Iii Singleton director C/O WISDOMTREE INVESTMENTS, INC., 230 PARK AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, NEW YORK NY 10169
Frank Salerno director C/O K-SEA TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS L.P., 3245 RICHMOND TERRACE, STATEN ISLAND NY 10303
Smita Conjeevaram director 70 HERETOLD ROAD, BRONXVILLE NY 17708