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Equitrans Midstream (Equitrans Midstream) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.45 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Equitrans Midstream 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). Equitrans Midstream's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was -0.45. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ETRN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
88.05% of 1004 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs ETRN: -0.45

Equitrans Midstream Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Equitrans Midstream'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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Equitrans Midstream Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Equitrans Midstream Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.93 -0.67 1.89 0.70 -0.44

Equitrans Midstream 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 0.70 0.69 0.83 -0.44 -0.45

Competitive Comparison of Equitrans Midstream's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Equitrans Midstream'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.


Equitrans Midstream's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

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

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



Equitrans Midstream Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Equitrans Midstream'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
=( 0.9 (Mar. 2024) / -0.74 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 905.736 (Mar. 2024) / 153.288 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-2.2162/4.9087
=-0.45***

* 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.


Equitrans Midstream  (NYSE:ETRN) 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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Equitrans Midstream (Equitrans Midstream) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317
Equitrans acquired EQM Midstream in mid-2020, consolidating the midstream family. Equitrans now own EQM assets directly versus just unit ownership. EQM Midstream provides gathering, transmission, and water services to primarily Appalachian producers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Executives
Vicky A Bailey director 2099 PENNSYLVANIA AVNUE, NW, SUITE 1000, WASHINGTON DC 20006
Kirk R Oliver officer: Sr VP & CFO 1601 BRYAN STREET, DALLAS TX 75201
Stephen M Moore officer: Sr VP & General Counsel 2200 ENERGY DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Thomas F Karam officer: President & CEO C/O SOUTHERN UNION CO, ONE PEI CENTER, WILKES BARRE PA 18711-0601
Patricia K Collawn director 414 SILVER AVE SW MS 1275, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3289
Kenneth Michael Burke director 11742 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77007
Diana M Charletta officer: EVP & Chief Operating Officer 2200 ENERGY DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Sarah Morrison Barpoulis director SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037
D Mark Leland director 333 CLAY STREET, SUITE 2400, HOUSTON TX 77002
Margaret K Dorman director C/O SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC, PO BOX 60068, HOUSTON TX 77205
Brian P. Pietrandrea officer: Controller 2200 ENERGY DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
David L Porges director 700 UNIVERSE BLVD, C/O NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., JUNO BEACH FL 33408
Robert F Vagt director 5300 MEMORIAL DR, STE 800, HOUSTON TX 77007
Phillip D. Swisher officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, SUITE 2000, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
Norman J Szydlowski director 6120 S. YALE, SUITE 700, TULSA OK 74136

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