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DallasNews (DallasNews) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.81 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is DallasNews 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). DallasNews's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.81. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

DALN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
92.73% of 1018 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs DALN: 1.81

DallasNews Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

DallasNews 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 -7.78 -14.34 2.63 -193.33 3.19

DallasNews 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 331.22 79.02 -16.50 3.19 1.81

Competitive Comparison of DallasNews's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Publishing subindustry, DallasNews'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.


DallasNews's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DallasNews's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



DallasNews Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

DallasNews'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
=( -1.082 (Mar. 2024) / -1.82 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -7.07 (Mar. 2024) / -9.105 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.4055/-0.2235
=1.81***

* 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.


DallasNews  (NAS:DALN) 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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DallasNews (DallasNews) Business Description

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Address
P. O. Box 224866, Dallas, TX, USA, 75222-4866
DallasNews Corp is a local news and information publishing company in Texas with commercial printing, distribution, and direct mail capabilities, as well as a presence in emerging media and digital marketing.
Executives
Dunia A Shive director 14221 N DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1100, DALLAS TX 75254
Christine E Larkin officer: VP/General Counsel 508 YOUNG ST., DALLAS TX 75202
John A Beckert director C/O A. H. BELO CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 224866, DALLAS TX 75222-4866
Mary K Murray officer: SVP/CFO, Treas. & Asst. Sec'y C/O A. H. BELO CORPORATION, 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Grant Moise officer: SVP/Bus Dev-Dallas MN 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Robert W Decherd director, officer: Chairman, President & CEO
Moroney James M Iii officer: EVP/Publ & CEO Dallas News
Michael Joseph Ohara officer: SVP/CIO 508 YOUNG ST., DALLAS TX 75202
Timothy Michael Storer officer: President/DMV Portfolio 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Julie Kaye Hoagland officer: SVP/Chief People Officer 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Dealey D Herndon director HERNDON, DEALEY D, P O BOX 655237, DALLAS TX 75265-5237
Leslie Nicole Purcell officer: SVP/Chief Digital Officer 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Michael J. Wilson officer: Dallas Morning News Editor 508 YOUNG STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Daniel J Blizzard officer: Senior Vice President 400 SOUTH RECORD STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Alison K Engel officer: SVP/CFO and Treasurer 400 SOUTH RECORD STREET, DALLAS TX 75202

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