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Hydrofarm Holdings Group (Hydrofarm Holdings Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.94 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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). Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.94. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

HYFM's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
59.31% of 204 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs HYFM: 0.94

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.05 0.65 0.80 -0.29 0.94

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Quarterly Data
Dec18 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 2.59 0.84 0.90 0.94 0.94

Competitive Comparison of Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Hydrofarm Holdings Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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
=( -1.33 (Mar. 2024) / -6.2 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -45.055 (Mar. 2024) / -267.411 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.7855/-0.8315
=0.94***

* 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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group  (NAS:HYFM) 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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Hydrofarm Holdings Group (Hydrofarm Holdings Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1510 Main Street, Shoemakersville, PA, USA, 19526
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is a distributor and manufacturer of agriculture equipment and supplies. Some of its products include lighting solutions, growing media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies sold under proprietary, exclusive/preferred brands, or non-exclusive/distributed brands. The business is organized into two operating segments, the U.S. and Canada.
Executives
William Douglas Toler director, officer: CEO and Chairman of the Board 1 EAST ARMOUR BOULEVARD, KANSAS CITY MO 64111
Kevin Patrick O'brien officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O CPI CARD GROUP INC., 10026 W. SAN JUAN WAY, SUITE 200, LITTLETON CO 80127
Terence Fitch officer: President 32 ORLE CIR, LITTLE ROCK AR 72223
Mark S Parker officer: Executive Vice President C/O HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC., 1510 MAIN STREET, SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA 19526
Patrick Chung director 13 CARNATION RD, THORNHILL A6 L3T 7V3
Joseph D Rumley officer: Chief Accounting Officer 1141 CUMMINGS ROAD, SANTA PAULA CA 93060
Renah Persofsky director 55 PRINCE ARTHUR AVENUE, #604, TORONTO A6 M5R 1B3
Susan Peters director 40 OLD MILITARY ROAD, HILTON HEAD SC 29928
Richard D Moss director 1715 WEST 38TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA TN 37409
Bruce John Lindeman officer: CFO 1500 PATHFINDER AVENUE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362
Melisa Denis director 627 WESTHAVEN RD., COPPELL TX 75019
Chris Payne 10 percent owner C/O HAWTHORN EQUITY PARTNERS INC., PO BOX 1061, TORONTO DOMINION A6 M5K 1P2
John Tomes 10 percent owner C/O HAWTHORN EQUITY PARTNERS INC., PO BOX 1061, TORONTO DOMINION A6 M5K 1P2
Peter Wardenburg 10 percent owner 3 BEYER CT., NOVATO CA 94945

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