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Axis Capital Holdings (Axis Capital Holdings) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.50 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Axis Capital Holdings 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). Axis Capital Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.50. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

AXS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
79.77% of 346 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs AXS: 1.50

Axis Capital Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Axis Capital Holdings'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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Axis Capital Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Axis Capital Holdings 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 163.84 1.36 0.34 1.18 1.50

Axis Capital Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 1.18 1.32 -3.20 0.83 1.50

Competitive Comparison of Axis Capital Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital Holdings'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.


Axis Capital Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Axis Capital Holdings Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Axis Capital Holdings's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 4.02 (Dec. 2023) / 2.25 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 466.866 (Dec. 2023) / 306.271 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.7867/0.5244
=1.50***

* 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.


Axis Capital Holdings  (NYSE:AXS) 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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Axis Capital Holdings (Axis Capital Holdings) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
92 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, BMU, HM 08
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a property and casualty insurance company that provides various products and services to clients and distribution partners. The company has operating subsidiaries and branch networks based in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Singapore. Its business consists of two distinct global underwriting platforms, AXIS Insurance, and AXIS Reinsurance. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks.
Executives
Henry B Smith director C/O AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED, 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08
Daniel J Draper officer: Grp Chief Underwriting Officer 52 LIME STREET, LONDON X0 EC3M 7AF
Vincent C Tizzio officer: CEO, Specialty Ins. and Re. C/O THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC., 6 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, RYE BROOK NY 10573
Axel Theis director 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08
Michael Millegan director C/O WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC., 25 EASTMANS RD., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Charles A Davis director 1 CAPE MAY ST, 1 CAPE MAY ST, HARRISON NJ 07029
Thomas C. Ramey director C/O AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED, 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08
W Marston Becker director C/O ALTERRA HOUSE, 2 FRONT STREET, HAMILTON D0 HM11
Anne Melissa Dowling director 9965 FEDERAL DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921
Albert Benchimol officer: Chief Financial Officer & EVP AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED, 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE BERMUDA D0 HM 08
Michael A Butt director, officer: Chairman AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED, 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08
Peter Vogt officer: EVP and CFO 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Lizabeth H Zlatkus director ONE HARTFORD PLAZA, HARTFORD CT 06155
Kent W Ziegler officer: Principal Acct Off, Controller 199 WATER STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10038
Elanor Hardwick director C/O AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED, AXIS HOUSE, 92 PITTS BAY ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08