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Alta Equipment Group (Alta Equipment Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 17.72 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Alta Equipment Group 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). Alta Equipment Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 17.72. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ALTG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
99.32% of 1022 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs ALTG: 17.72

Alta Equipment Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Alta Equipment Group'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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Alta Equipment Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Alta Equipment Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - 15.10 0.17 -0.24 -0.47

Alta Equipment Group Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -0.41 4.88 0.29 -0.47 17.72

Competitive Comparison of Alta Equipment Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Alta Equipment Group'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.


Alta Equipment Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Alta Equipment Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Alta Equipment Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Alta Equipment Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.22 (Mar. 2024) / 0.28 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 45.5 (Mar. 2024) / 50.6 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.7857/-0.1008
=17.72***

* 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.


Alta Equipment Group  (NYSE:ALTG) 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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Alta Equipment Group (Alta Equipment Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
13211 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI, USA, 48150
Alta Equipment Group Inc is an integrated equipment dealership platform in the U.S. Its segments are Material Handling and Construction Equipment. The Material Handling segment is engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of lift trucks in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Virginia, and throughout the New England states whereas, the Construction Equipment segment is principally engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of construction equipment in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Florida and throughout the New England States.
Executives
Zachary E. Savas director 3250 W. BIG BEAVER ROAD, SUITE 544, TROY MI 48084
Ryan Greenawalt director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO, Chairman C/O ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC., 13211 MERRIMAN RD, LIVONIA MI 48150
Andrew P Studdert director PO BOX 66100 - WHQLD, CHICAGO IL 60666
Daniel Shribman director 299 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10171
B. Riley Financial, Inc. 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Brf Investments, Llc 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Craig Brubaker officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC., 13211 MERRIMAN ROAD, LIVONIA MI 48150
Anthony Colucci officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC., 13211 MERRIMAN RD, LIVONIA MI 48150
Katherine E White director ONE MAIN STREET, EVANSVILLE IN 47708
B. Riley Principal Investments, Llc 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
James L Kempner director C/O LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
Bryant R Riley director C/O B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC., 21255 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400, WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367
Brc Partners Management Gp, Llc 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
B. Riley Capital Management, Llc 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Brc Partners Opportunity Fund, Lp 10 percent owner 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD. SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES CA 90025