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Chewy (CHWY) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.17 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Chewy 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). Chewy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 4.17. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

CHWY's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
94.05% of 1076 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs CHWY: 4.17

Chewy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Chewy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.24 0.99 1.13 0.95 4.17

Chewy Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 0.95 0.93 0.85 0.67 4.17

Competitive Comparison of Chewy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Chewy'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.


Chewy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chewy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Chewy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Chewy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.09 (Jan. 2024) / 0.12 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 51.812 (Jan. 2024) / 55.12 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.25/-0.06
=4.17***

* 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.


Chewy  (NYSE:CHWY) 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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Chewy (CHWY) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
7700 West Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL, USA, 33322
Chewy is the largest e-commerce pet care retailer in the U.S., generating $10.1 billion in 2022 sales across pet food, treats, hard goods, and pharmacy categories. The firm was founded in 2011, acquired by PetSmart in 2017, and tapped public markets as a standalone company in 2019 after spending a couple of years developing under the aegis of the pet superstore chain. The firm generates sales from pet food, treats, over-the-counter medications, medical prescription fulfillment, and hard goods, like crates, leashes, and bowls.
Executives
Argos Holdings Gp Llc 10 percent owner C/O CHEWY, INC., 1855 GRIFFIN ROAD, DANIA BEACH FL 33004
James A Star director
Stacy Bowman officer: Principal Accounting Officer C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Sumit Singh director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Michael Morant officer: General Counsel 7700 WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Mario Jesus Marte officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Satish Mehta officer: Chief Technology Officer C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Susan Helfrick officer: General Counsel C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Mathieu Bigand director 7700 WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PLANTATION FL 33322
Marco Castelli director 1855 GRIFFIN ROAD, SUITE B-428, DANIA BEACH FL 33004
James Larry Nelson director 2747 PARADISE ROAD, PH2804, LAS VEGAS NV 89109
Kristine Dickson director 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33322
James Kevin Symancyk director C/O CHEWY, INC., 7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION FL 33222
Buddy Holdings Iii Llc 10 percent owner C/O ARGOS HOLDINGS, 650 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Buddy Holdings Ii Llc 10 percent owner C/O ARGOS HOLDINGS, 650 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022

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