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HeartBeam (HeartBeam) Degree of Financial Leverage : -11.27 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is HeartBeam 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). HeartBeam's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was -11.27. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BEAT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
98.28% of 639 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs BEAT: -11.27

HeartBeam Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

HeartBeam Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
- 0.60 1.68 0.38 -2.41

HeartBeam Quarterly Data
Dec19 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 0.49 0.39 -0.29 -2.41 -11.27

Competitive Comparison of HeartBeam's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Health Information Services subindustry, HeartBeam'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.


HeartBeam's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HeartBeam's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



HeartBeam Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

HeartBeam'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
=( -0.59 (Mar. 2024) / -1.82 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -15.942 (Mar. 2024) / -15.04 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.6758/0.06
=-11.27***

* 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.


HeartBeam  (NAS:BEAT) 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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HeartBeam (HeartBeam) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
2118 Walsh Avenue, Suite 210, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95050
HeartBeam Inc is a medical technology company primarily focusing on telemedicine solutions that enable the detection and monitoring of cardiac disease outside a healthcare facility setting. Its initial focus is providing diagnostic data to help physicians with the care management of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Executives
Urioste George De director 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Kenneth Harry Persen officer: Chief Technology Officer 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Robert Paul Eno officer: President 2118 WALSH AVE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Michael R Jaff director 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Mark E Strome 10 percent owner 100 WILSHIRE BLVD, 15TH FL, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Nelson Kenneth Warwick Iii director 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Richard D Brounstein officer: Chief Financial Officer 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Alan Baumel officer: Chief Operating Officer 2118 WALSH AVE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 94050
Marga Ortigas-wedekind director 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Richard M Ferrari director, officer: Exec Chm of the BOD 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Branislav Vajdic 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer 2118 WALSH AVENUE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Willhem Elfrink director 2118 WALSH AVE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Jon Patrick Hunt officer: Chief Business Officer 2118 WALSH AVE, SUITE 210, SANTA CLARA CA 95050

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