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WPX Energy (WPX Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2020)


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What is WPX Energy 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). WPX Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

WPX's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 1.01
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

WPX Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

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Competitive Comparison of WPX Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, WPX Energy'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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WPX Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

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

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WPX Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

WPX Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -2.15 (Sep. 2020) / 1.766 (Sep. 2019) - 1 )/( -936 (Sep. 2020) / 1130 (Sep. 2019) - 1 )
=-2.2174/-1.8283
=1.21***

* 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.


WPX Energy  (NYSE:WPX) 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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WPX Energy (WPX Energy) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
3500 One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74172-0172
WPX Energy, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an unconventional oil and gas producer with acreage in the Williston Basin (Bakken), the Permian Basin, and the Rockies. At the end of 2019, the company reported net proven reserves of 528 million barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 167 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2019, at a ratio of 79% liquids and 21% natural gas.
Executives
Bryan K Guderian officer: EVP Business Development ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, SUITE 3800, TULSA OK 74172
J Kevin Vann officer: EVP CFO ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, SUITE 3800, TULSA OK 74172
Faulkner Stephen L Jr officer: VP Controller and CAO 3500 ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, TULSA OK 74172
Encap Energy Capital Fund X, L.p. director, 10 percent owner 9651 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX 77024
Encap Partners Gp, Llc director, 10 percent owner 9651 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX 77024
Felix Energy Investments Ii, Llc director, 10 percent owner 1530 16TH STREET, SUITE 500, DENVER CO 80202
Felix Investments Holdings Ii, Llc director, 10 percent owner 1530 16TH STREET, SUITE 500, DENVER CO 80202
Karl F Kurz director DEVON ENERGY CORP., 333 W. SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Swanson Douglas E Jr director 1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 4900, HOUSTON TX 77002
D Martin Phillips director 1100 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 4900, HOUSTON TX 77002
Kimberly S Lubel director P.O. BOX 696000, SAN ANTONIO TX 78269-6000
Kelt Kindick director DEVON ENERGY CORP, 333 W SHERIDAN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102
Valerie Williams director C/O OMNICOM GROUP INC., 280 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
John A Carrig director ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, SUITE 3800, TULSA OK 74172
Robert Herdman director ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, SUITE 3800, TULSA OK 74172

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