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LaSalle Hotel Properties (LaSalle Hotel Properties) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2018)


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

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

LHOpJ.PFD's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 1.08
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LaSalle Hotel Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

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Competitive Comparison of LaSalle Hotel Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, LaSalle Hotel Properties'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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LaSalle Hotel Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, LaSalle Hotel Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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LaSalle Hotel Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

LaSalle Hotel Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0 (Sep. 2018) / 0 (Sep. 2017) - 1 )/( 4.298 (Sep. 2018) / 159.921 (Sep. 2017) - 1 )
=/-0.9731
=0.00***

* 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.


LaSalle Hotel Properties  (NYSE:LHOpJ.PFD) 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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LaSalle Hotel Properties (LaSalle Hotel Properties) Business Description

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LaSalle Hotel Properties is a real estate investment trust that primarily buys, owns, redevelops, and leases upscale and luxury full-service hotels. These hotels are located in convention, resort, and major urban business markets in certain states across the United States. The primary urban markets include Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. The company's assets are held by and managed through LaSalle Hotel Operating Partnership, L.P. The firm is the sole general partner of the operating partnership. The company derives its income from its hotel operating revenue, its only segment.
Executives
Jeffrey L Martin director 7550 WISCONSIN AVE, 10TH FLOOR, BETHESDA MD 20814
Kenneth G Fuller officer: EVP, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer 7550 WISCONSIN AVE, 10TH FLOOR, BETHESDA MD 20814
Denise M Coll director 3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER, SUITE 1200, BETHESDA MD 20814
Jeffrey T. Foland director P.O. BOX 66100 - HDQLD, CHICAGO IL 60666
Bruce A Riggins officer: CFO, EVP and Secretary 7550 WISCONSIN AVE, 10TH FLOOR, BETHESDA MD 20814
Alfred L. Young officer: EVP and COO 3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER, SUITE 1200, BETHESDA MD 20814
Julio E Morales officer: Chief Accounting Officer 3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER, SUITE 1000, BETHESDA MD 20814
Jon E Bortz director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO 4747 BETHESDA AVENUE, SUITE 1100, BETHESDA MD 20814
Donald A Washburn director 222 SW HARRISON STREET, APT 23C, PORTLAND OR 97201
Leonard Darryl Hartley director PGI, 44 CANAL CENTER PLAZA SECOND FL, ALEXANDRIA VA 22314
Stuart L Scott director JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED, 200 E RANDOLPH DR, CHICAGO IL 60601
William S Mccalmont director 3300 DREXEL, DALLAS TX 75205
Michael D Barnello officer: Chief Operating Officer LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES, 4800 MONTGOMERY LANE STE M25, BETHESDA MD 20814
Donald S Perkins director 1319 MARQUETTE DR, ROMEOVILLE IL 60441
Kelly L Kuhn director 84 INVERNESS CIRCLE EAST, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

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