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ACMAT (ACMT) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.74 (As of Sep. 2023)


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

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

ACMT's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.96 vs ACMT: 0.74

ACMAT Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

ACMAT Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.32 -2.55 0.09 0.49 0.87

ACMAT Quarterly Data
Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Sep22 Sep23
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 0.99 1.04 0.99 - 0.74

Competitive Comparison of ACMAT's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, ACMAT'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.


ACMAT's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

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

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



ACMAT Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

ACMAT's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.29 (Sep. 2023) / -0.53 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( -0.182 (Sep. 2023) / -0.474 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.4528/-0.616
=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.


ACMAT  (OTCPK:ACMT) 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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ACMAT (ACMT) Business Description

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30 South Road, Farmington, CT, USA, 06032-2418
ACMAT Corp operates as a holding company that engages in the provision of providing surety bonds for prime contractors, specialty trade, environmental remediation and asbestos abatement contractors, and miscellaneous obligations nationwide. It also provides miscellaneous surety such as worker's compensation, supply, subdivision, license, and permit bonds. The company generates revenue from the investment income and premiums received.

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