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Epsilon Energy (Epsilon Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.99 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Epsilon Energy 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). Epsilon Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.99. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EPSN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
52.54% of 1003 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs EPSN: 0.99

Epsilon Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Epsilon Energy'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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Epsilon Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Epsilon Energy 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 0.50 1.03 1.64 1.05 1.01

Epsilon Energy 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 1.05 0.66 0.96 1.01 0.99

Competitive Comparison of Epsilon Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Epsilon Energy'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.


Epsilon Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Epsilon Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Epsilon Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Epsilon Energy'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
=( 0.23 (Mar. 2024) / 1.4 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 6.911 (Mar. 2024) / 44.445 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.8357/-0.8445
=0.99***

* 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.


Epsilon Energy  (NAS:EPSN) 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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Epsilon Energy (Epsilon Energy) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
500 Dallas Street, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Epsilon Energy Ltd is engaged in the acquisition, development, gathering, and production of natural gas and oil reserves. The operating segments of the company include Upstream segment activities include acquisition, development, and production of natural gas reserves on properties within the United States. The Gas Gathering segment partners with two other companies to operate a natural gas gathering system, and the corporate segment activities include corporate listing and governance functions of the corporation. The company generates revenue from the sale of crude oil and natural gas.
Executives
Jason Stabell director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 16945 NORTHCHASE DR., SUITE 1610, HOUSTON TX 77060
Solas Capital Management, Llc 10 percent owner 1063 POST ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, DARIEN CT 06820
Jason Stankowski director 3160 COLLEGE AVE, SUITE 203, BERKELEY CA 94705
Nicola L Maddox director 6331 CONCHO BAY DR, HOUSTON TX 77041
Andrew Williamson officer: Chief Financial Officer 16945 NORTHCHASE DR., SUITE 1610, HOUSTON TX 77060
John Lovoi director 3505 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY NORTH, SUITE 400, HOUSTON TX 77043
David W Winn director 5217 HOLLY ST., BELLAIRE TX 77401
Tucker Golden Frederick 10 percent owner C/O SOLAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, 1063 POST ROAD, 2ND FLOOR, DARIEN CT 06820
Bruce Lane Bond officer: Chief Financial Officer 6206 CORAL RIDGE RD., HOUSTON TX 77069
Stephen Finlayson director 3621 TIMBERSIDE CIRCLE DR., HOUSTON TX 77025
Ryan Roebuck director 16701 GREENSPOINT PARK DR., SUITE 195, HOUSTON TX 77060
Oakview Capital Management, L.p. 10 percent owner 3879 MAPLE AVE., SUITE 300, DALLAS TX 75219
Azvalor Asset Management Sgiic Sa 10 percent owner PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA 110, MADRID U3 28046
Matthew Dougherty director 180 N. STETSON AVE, SUITE 5500, CHICAGO IL 60601
Adrian Montgomery director 16701 GREENSPOINT PARK DRIVE, SUITE 195, HOUSTON TX 77060

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