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NIC (EGOV) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2020)


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What is NIC 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). NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EGOV's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

NIC Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

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NIC Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Software - Application subindustry, NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

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NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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NIC Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

NIC's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 1.01 (Dec. 2020) / 0.75 (Dec. 2019) - 1 )/( 87.433 (Dec. 2020) / 62.419 (Dec. 2019) - 1 )
=0.3467/0.4007
=0.87***

* 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.


NIC  (NAS:EGOV) 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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NIC (EGOV) Business Description

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25501 West Valley Parkway, Suite 300, Olathe, KS, USA, 66061
NIC Inc is a leading provider of digital government services that help governments use technology to provide a higher level of service to businesses and citizens and increase efficiencies. The company has two operating channels: state enterprise businesses and software and services businesses. In State enterprise businesses, the company enters into long-term contracts with state and local governments to design, build and operate Internet-based, enterprise-wide portals on their behalf, the software and services businesses provide software development and payment processing services, other than outsourced portal services, to state and local governments as well as federal agencies. It generates a majority of its revenue from the State Enterprise.
Executives
Venmal (raji) Arasu director 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 300, OLATHE KS 66061
Douglas Rogers officer: Sr VP, Business Development 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Elizabeth Mccarrell Proudfit officer: Sr VP, Marketing & Comm 25501 W. VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Sylvester Jr. James director 25501 W. VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Elizabeth Amegan Thomas officer: Chief of Staff 25501 W. VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Brian Gerald Anderson officer: Chief Technology Officer C/O NIC INC. 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Art N Burtscher director C/O NOVASTAR FINANCIAL INC 8140 WARD PARKWAY, STE 300 KANSAS CITY MO 64114
Alexander C Kemper director C/O NIC INC., 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 300, OLATHE KS 66061
Peter B Wilson director 10540 SOUTH RIDGEVIEW ROAD OLATHE KS 66061
William M Lyons director 225 WEST WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO IL 60606
Charles Bradford Henry director 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Jayaprakash Vijayan director 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 300, OLATHE KS 66061
Anthony Scott director 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, OLATHE KS 66061
Van Asselt William A. officer: General Counsel 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061
Harry Herington director, officer: Chair of Board & CEO 25501 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 300 OLATHE KS 66061