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Sensata Technologies Holding (Sensata Technologies Holding) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.44 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Sensata Technologies Holding 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). Sensata Technologies Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.44. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ST's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
79.53% of 2438 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs ST: 1.44

Sensata Technologies Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sensata Technologies Holding'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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Sensata Technologies Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Sensata Technologies Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.71 0.90 1.55 16.69 1.58

Sensata Technologies Holding Quarterly Data
Jun19 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 0.77 1.48 10.08 1.58 1.44

Competitive Comparison of Sensata Technologies Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.


Sensata Technologies Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Sensata Technologies Holding Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Sensata Technologies Holding'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
=( -0.11 (Mar. 2024) / 2.43 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 186.778 (Mar. 2024) / 675.727 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-1.0453/-0.7236
=1.44***

* 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.


Sensata Technologies Holding  (NYSE:ST) 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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Sensata Technologies Holding (Sensata Technologies Holding) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
529 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA, USA, 02703
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
Executives
Brian K Roberts officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer DIGITAS INC.,, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON MA 02199
Jugal K. Vijayvargiya director C/O DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE, 5725 DELPHI DRIVE, TROY MI 48098
Stephen M Zide director BAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS, JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 CLARENDON STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Martha N. Sullivan officer: Executive VP and COO 529 PLEASANT STREET, MS B-7, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Brian John Wilkie officer: SVP - Sensing Solutions 529 PLEASANT STREET, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Jennifer Lynn Slater officer: SVP - Performance Sensing Auto 5757 N GREEN BAY AVENUE FLORIST, TOWER MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Jeffrey J Cote officer: Executive VP and CFO C/O SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 529 PLEASANT STREET, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Maria G Freve officer: VP, Chief Accounting Officer 529 PLEASANT STREET, MAIL STATION B-1, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
David K Stott officer: VP, General Counsel 529 PLEASANT STREET, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Paul S Vasington officer: Chief Financial Officer 529 PLEASANT STREET, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Shannon M. Votava officer: SVP, Chief Legal Officer 2111 NORTH MOLTER ROAD, LIBERTY LAKE WA 99019
Vineet A Nargolwala officer: EVP, Sensing Solutions 529 PLEASANT STREET, MAIL STATION B-1, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Yann L Etienvre officer: EVP, Chief SC Officer 529 PLEASANT STREET, MAIL STATION B-1, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
George Verras officer: SVP & Chief Technology Officer 529 PLEASANT STREET, MAIL STATION B-1, ATTLEBORO MA 02703
Daniel Black director C/O ADVENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, 1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 31ST FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018

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