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Vivakor (Vivakor) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.86 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Vivakor 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). Vivakor's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.86. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

VIVK's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
60.66% of 1004 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs VIVK: 0.86

Vivakor Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Vivakor'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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Vivakor Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Vivakor Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.89 - - 0.68 0.76

Vivakor Quarterly Data
Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 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 0.09 0.71 0.87 0.76 0.86

Competitive Comparison of Vivakor's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Vivakor'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.


Vivakor's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vivakor's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Vivakor Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Vivakor'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
=( -0.49 (Mar. 2024) / -1.32 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( -6.573 (Mar. 2024) / -24.143 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.6288/-0.7277
=0.86***

* 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.


Vivakor  (NAS:VIVK) 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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Vivakor (Vivakor) Business Description

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4101 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT, USA, 84043
Vivakor Inc is an operator, acquirer, and developer of clean energy technologies and environmental solutions, with a focus on soil remediation. The company remediates the soil and extracts hydrocarbons, such as oils, which are then used to produce asphaltic cement and petroleum-based products. Currently, the company is focusing on remediating oil spills resulting from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and naturally occurring oil sand deposits in the Unita basin of Eastern Utah.
Executives
David Natan director 11190 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI FL 33181
James H. Ballengee 10 percent owner 2009 CHENAULT DRIVE, SUITE 100, CARROLLTON TX 75006
Matthew Nicosia director 2 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 400, IRVINE CA 92614
Al Ferrara director 433 LAWNDALE DRIVE, SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115
Trent Philip Staggs director 2067 W. BAMBERGER DRIVE, RIVERTON UT 84065
Spence Joseph S Jr director C/O VIVAKOR, INC., 433 LAWNDALE DRIVE, SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115
Tyler Robert Nelson officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O VIVAKOR, INC., 433 LAWNDALE AVENUE, SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115
Francis Wen-hou Chen director 1821 JONES STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Fritz Lin director 2590 HOLIDAY ROAD, SUITE 100, CORALVILLE IA 52241
John Gryga director 2590 HOLIDAY ROAD #100, CORALVILLE IA 52241
Tannin J Fuja director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO and President 2590 HOLIDAY ROAD #100, CORALVILLE IA 52241
Ed Corrente officer: CFO 2590 HOLIDAY ROAD #100, CORALVILLE IA 52241
Nfg, Inc. 10 percent owner 2222 MICHELSON #222-164, IRVINE CA 92612