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Electro Rent (Electro Rent) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Feb. 2016)


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What is Electro Rent 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). Electro Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2016 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ELRC's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.01
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Electro Rent Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

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Competitive Comparison of Electro Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Electro Rent'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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Electro Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Electro Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Electro Rent Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Electro Rent's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2016 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.37 (Feb. 2016) / 0.69 (Feb. 2015) - 1 )/( 14.933 (Feb. 2016) / 24.606 (Feb. 2015) - 1 )
=-0.4638/-0.3931
=1.18***

* 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.


Electro Rent  (NAS:ELRC) 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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Electro Rent (Electro Rent) Business Description

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Electro Rent Corp was incorporated in California in 1965 and became a publicly held corporation in 1980. The Company rental, lease and sells of new and used electronic test and measurement equipment. The Company purchases that equipment from manufacturers such as Agilent and Tektronix primarily for use by its customers in the aerospace, telecommunications, defense, electronics, industrial and semiconductor industries. The Company data products division provides personal computers and servers from manufacturers including Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, Toshiba and Apple. It has also expanded its rental, lease and sale of electrical test and inspection equipment used in the industrial industry, which includes electrical contractors and utility companies and their related support services providers. The Company's competitors in the North American T&M rental area include McGrath Rent Corp., Continental Resources, Test Equity and Microlease PLC. It competes for rental business with Microlease plc and Livingston Group Ltd. in Europe and Orix Corporation in Asia.
Executives
James S Pignatelli director 2300 E SLINGSHOT WAY, KAMAS UT 84036
Theodore E Guth director 6060 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, VAN NUYS CA 91411
Joseph J Kearns director C/O ELECTRO RENT CORP, 6060 SEPULVEDA BLVD, VAN NUYS CA 91411
Platinum Equity Llc 10 percent owner 360 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
Tom Gores 10 percent owner C/O PLATINUM EQUITY, 360 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE, SOUTH BUILDING, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
Platinum Equity Investment Holdings Iii, Llc 10 percent owner C/O PLATINUM EQUITY ADVISORS, LLC, 360 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE, SOUTH BUILDING, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
Platinum Equity Partners Iii, Llc 10 percent owner C/O PLATINUM EQUITY ADVISORS, LLC, 360 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE, SOUTH BUILDING, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
S Lee Kling director 1401 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, ST LOUIS MO 63144

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