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Granite City Food & Brewery (Granite City Food & Brewery) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Jun. 2017)


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What is Granite City Food & Brewery 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). Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

GCFB's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 0.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Granite City Food & Brewery Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

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Granite City Food & Brewery Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Restaurants subindustry, Granite City Food & Brewery'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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Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Granite City Food & Brewery Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Granite City Food & Brewery's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.54 (Jun. 2017) / 0.06 (Jun. 2016) - 1 )/( -3.9 (Jun. 2017) / 5.403 (Jun. 2016) - 1 )
=-10/-1.7218
=5.81***

* 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.


Granite City Food & Brewery  (OTCPK:GCFB) 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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Granite City Food & Brewery (Granite City Food & Brewery) Business Description

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Address
3600 American Boulevard West, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN, USA, 55431
Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd owns and operates a restaurant with an on-site brewery. The company operates two casual dining concepts which include Granite city food and brewery and Cadillac ranch all American bar and grill. The Granite city restaurant theme is upscale casual dining with a wide variety of menu items, which includes handcrafted beers finished on-site. Cadillac Ranch restaurants feature authentic, cuisine in a fun, dynamic environment. Its menu is diverse with offerings ranging from homemade meatloaf to pasta dishes. It has approximately 36 restaurants in over 10 states. In addition, it also operates a centralized beer production facility in Ellsworth, Iowa which facilitates the initial stages of its brewing process.
Executives
Lou Mucci director 16161 BEACH BLVD, STE 100, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647
Peter Hausback officer: Chief Financial Officer 201 W NORTH RIVER DR, STE 100, SPOKANE WA 99201
Whitebox Advisors Llc 10 percent owner 3033 EXCELSIOR BLVD., SUITE 500, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Gary S Kohler 10 percent owner 5000 W 36TH STREET, SUITE 115, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Whitebox Intermarket Partners Lp 10 percent owner 3033 EXCELSIOR BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Whitebox Intermarket Advisors, Llc 10 percent owner 3033 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Whitebox Intermarket Fund Lp 10 percent owner 3033 EXCELSIOR BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Whitebox Intermarket Fund, Ltd. 10 percent owner TRIDENT TRUST COMPANY (BVI) LIMITED, TRIDENT CHMBRS WATERFRONT DR WICKHAM CAY, ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA D8 00000

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