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Financial Engines (Financial Engines) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Mar. 2018)


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What is Financial Engines 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). Financial Engines's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

FNGN's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.98
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Financial Engines Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

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* 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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Competitive Comparison of Financial Engines's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Asset Management subindustry, Financial Engines'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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Financial Engines's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Financial Engines's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Financial Engines Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Financial Engines's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.81 (Mar. 2018) / 0.59 (Mar. 2017) - 1 )/( 96.304 (Mar. 2018) / 63.686 (Mar. 2017) - 1 )
=0.3729/0.5122
=0.73***

* 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.


Financial Engines  (NAS:FNGN) 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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Financial Engines (Financial Engines) Business Description

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Financial Engines Inc is a provider of technology-enabled portfolio management services, investment advice, and retirement income services. The company offers its host of services to participants in employer-sponsored defined-contribution plans, plan sponsors, and plan providers. Plan participants are offered discretionary management of their plan assets, in addition to investment-decision-making on behalf of the plan participant. A similar service is offered to plan sponsors, where the sponsor enlists the company as a subadvisor to carry out managerial duties for plan participants. Financial Engines also provides investment recommendations for participants choosing to manage their own portfolio, in addition to retirement-readiness assessments and guidance for claiming social security.
Executives
John B Shoven director
Robert A Huret director 130 MERCHANT ST 22ND FLR, HONOLULU HI 96813
David B Yoffie director 2200 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD, RNB 4-151, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Michael E. Martin director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Craig L Foster officer: EVP & CFO 2580 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Heidi Fields director 5301 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, MS 1A-LC, SANTA CLARA CA 95051
Blake R. Grossman director BLACKROCK, INC., 40 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Joseph Grundfest director STANFORD LAW SCHOOL, 559 NATHAN ABBOTT WAY, STANFORD CA 94305
John Bunch officer: EVP, COO & Pres FE Advisors 6940 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR. SUITE 200 COLUMBIA MD 21046
Warburg Pincus & Co. director 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY NY 100173147
Warburg Pincus X Partners, L.p. director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Warburg Pincus Private Equity X, L.p. director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Warburg Pincus X Gp L.p. director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Warburg Pincus X, L.p. director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
Wpp Gp Llc director C/O WARBURG PINCUS LLC, 450 LEXINGTON AVE, NEW YORK NY 10017

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