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Battalion Oil (Battalion Oil) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.35 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Battalion Oil 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). Battalion Oil's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.35. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BATL's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
72.51% of 1004 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs BATL: 1.35

Battalion Oil Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Battalion Oil'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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Battalion Oil Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Battalion Oil 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 3.69 -1.21 0.96 0.52 6.70

Battalion Oil 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 0.81 0.59 1.76 6.70 1.35

Competitive Comparison of Battalion Oil's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Battalion Oil'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.


Battalion Oil's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Battalion Oil's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Battalion Oil Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Battalion Oil'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
=( -4.45 (Mar. 2024) / 8.02 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -24.49 (Mar. 2024) / 162.783 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.5549/-1.1504
=1.35***

* 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.


Battalion Oil  (AMEX:BATL) 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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Battalion Oil (Battalion Oil) Business Description

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Address
3505 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77043
Battalion Oil Corp is an independent oil and gas producer operating exclusively in the Delaware Basin. It is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of onshore liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the United States. The company operates in one segment which focuses on oil and natural gas acquisition, production, exploration, and development.
Executives
Ajay Jegadeesan director 3505 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY N, HOUSTON TX 77043
Matthew Steele officer: CEO 3505 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY N, STE 300, HOUSTON TX 77043
Oaktree Capital Group Holdings Gp, Llc 10 percent owner 333 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, 28TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. 10 percent owner BROOKFIELD PLACE, 181 BAY ST, STE 100, PO BOX 762, TORONTO A6 M5J2T3
Gen Iv Investment Opportunities, Llc 10 percent owner 1700 BROADWAY, 35TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lsp Investment Advisors, Llc 10 percent owner 1700 BROADWAY, FL. 35, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lsp Generation Iv, Llc 10 percent owner 1700 BROADWAY, FLOOR 35, NEW YORK X1 10019
Bam Partners Trust 10 percent owner 181 BAY STREET, SUITE 300, TORONTO A6 M5J 2T3
Kristen Mcwatters officer: EVP, CFO & Treasurer 801 LOUISIANA, SUITE 700, HOUSTON TX 77002
Richard Kevin Andrews officer: EVP, CFO and Treasurer 1000 LOUISIANA ST, SUITE 6600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Richard H Little officer: Chief Executive Officer 1000 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 1500, HOUSTON TX 77002
Daniel P Rohling officer: Chief Operating Officer 1000 LOUISIANA ST, SUITE 6600, HOUSTON TX 77002
William D Rogers director P O BOX 30150, RENO NV 89520
Leah R. Kasparek officer: VP, Human Resources 1000 LOUISIANA STREEET, SUITE 6700, HOUSTON TX 77002
Gregory S. Hinds director 1875 LAWRENCE STREET, SUITE 200, DENVER CO 80202

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