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Boeing Co (Boeing Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.36 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Boeing Co 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). Boeing Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.36. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

BA's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
76.08% of 301 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs BA: 0.36

Boeing Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Boeing Co'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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Boeing Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Boeing Co 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 0.95 2.32 0.81 2.66 0.47

Boeing Co 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 0.27 0.40 0.69 0.47 0.36

Competitive Comparison of Boeing Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boeing Co'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.


Boeing Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boeing Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Boeing Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Boeing Co'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
=( -3.55 (Mar. 2024) / -6.92 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 492 (Mar. 2024) / -1327 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.487/-1.3708
=0.36***

* 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.


Boeing Co  (NYSE:BA) 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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Boeing Co (Boeing Co) Business Description

Industry
Address
929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in four segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; Global services; and Boeing capital. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft ranging from 130 seats upward. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with Lockheed, Northrop, and several other firms to create military aircraft and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
Executives
Theodore Iii Colbert officer: CIO & SVP, Info & Analytics C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Steven M Mollenkopf director 5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Howard E Mckenzie officer: Chief Engineer & EVP, ET&T C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE, ARLINGTON VA 22202
Sabrina Soussan director BUHLMATTSTRASSE 3, MEGGEN V8 6045
Stephen E Biegun officer: SVP, Global Public Policy C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE, ARLINGTON VA 22202
Michael J Cleary officer: Controller C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE, ARLINGTON VA 22202
Brendan J. Nelson officer: President, Boeing Intn'l C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE, ARLINGTON VA 22202
David L Calhoun director
Brian R Besanceney officer: SVP, Chief Comm Officer C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 N. RIVERSIDE, MC 5003-1001, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
David L. Gitlin director UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, 10 FARM SPRINGS ROAD, FARMINGTON CT 06032
Stephanie F Pope officer: President & CEO, BGS C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, MC 5003-1001, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Lawrence W Kellner director 1600 SMITH ST., HQSEO, HOUSTON TX 77002
Edward Lee Dandridge officer: SVP, Communications C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, MC 5003-1001, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Ziad S Ojakli officer: EVP, Gov't Ops FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 1350 I ST. NW, WASHINGTON D.C. DC 20005
David Leon Joyce director GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, 5 NECCO STREET, BOSTON MA 02210

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