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Meredith (Meredith) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2021)


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What is Meredith 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). Meredith's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MDP's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Meredith Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

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Meredith Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Meredith's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Publishing subindustry, Meredith'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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Meredith's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Meredith's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Meredith Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Meredith's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 5.9 (Sep. 2021) / -9.22 (Sep. 2020) - 1 )/( 566 (Sep. 2021) / -63.2 (Sep. 2020) - 1 )
=-1.6399/-9.9557
=0.16***

* 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.


Meredith  (NYSE:MDP) 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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Meredith (Meredith) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309-3023
Meredith Corp is an American media company that focuses on publications and marketing services around the home, family, food, and lifestyle markets. The company operates two divisions: national media and local media. The national media segment publishes magazines such as Every Day with Rachael Ray, Better Homes and Gardens, Family Fun, and Parents; this segment is the source of the majority of Meredith's revenue. The local media segment owns over 15 television stations around the United States. In 2014, the company announced a 10-year licensing agreement with Martha Stewart Omnimedia to acquire the rights to Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, and marthastewart.com.
Executives
John S Zieser officer: Chief Development Officer 1716 LOCUST STREET, LS 101-A; ATTN TERESA T. RINKER, DES MOINES IA 50309-3023
Steven M Cappaert officer: Corporate Controller
Thomas H Harty director, officer: President and CEO MEREDITH CORPORATION 1716 LOCUST ST., MAIL STOP LS101-A DES MOINES IA 50309
Patrick Mccreery officer: President-Local Media Group C/O MEREDITH CORP 1716 LOCUST STREET DES MOINES IA 50309
Jason M. Frierott officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC. 901 MAIN AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851
Gregory Coleman director C/O MEREDITH CORP., 1716 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES IA 50309
Donald C Berg director PO BOX 1080, LOUISVILLE KY 40201
Stephen M Lacy director 1716 LOCUST STREET, LS 101-A; ATTN TERESA T. RINKER, DES MOINES IA 50309-3023
Beth J Kaplan director 1716 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES IA 50309
Joseph H Ceryanec officer: Chief Financial Officer PO BOX 3177 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52406-3177
Meredith Edwin T Iv 10 percent owner
Elizabeth E Tallett director 6705 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 900, BETHESDA MD 20817
Iii Chris Roberts director 1716 LOCUST ST. LS-175, 7TH FLOOR, DES MOINES IA 50309
Paula Kerger director C/O MEREDITH CORP 1716 LOCUST STREET DES MOINES IA 50309
Donald A Baer director 1716 LOCUST STREET DES MOINES IA 50309