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CBL & Associates Properties (CBL & Associates Properties) Degree of Financial Leverage : -2.27 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is CBL & Associates Properties 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). CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -2.27. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

CBL's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
90.56% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.065 vs CBL: -2.27

CBL & Associates Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for CBL & Associates Properties'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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CBL & Associates Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

CBL & Associates Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
- -0.46 - - -2.27

CBL & Associates Properties Quarterly Data
Dec19 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 - - -0.24 -0.97 -2.27

Competitive Comparison of CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.


CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



CBL & Associates Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

CBL & Associates Properties'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
=( 0.17 (Dec. 2023) / -3.2 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 177.003 (Dec. 2023) / 120.906 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.0531/0.464
=-2.27***

* 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.


CBL & Associates Properties  (NYSE:CBL) 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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CBL & Associates Properties (CBL & Associates Properties) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2030 Hamilton Place Boulevard, Suite 500, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37421
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a U.S.-based real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. . CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
Executives
Andrew Franklin Cobb officer: Exec VP-Accounting 1563 QUIET POND DR, CHATTANOOGA TN 37415
Benjamin W Jaenicke officer: Exec VP - Finance 2030 HAMILTON PLC BLVD, CBL CENTER, SUITE 500, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421
Michael A Torres director MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNTIES INC, 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ #8, CHICAGO IL 60606
Joseph Khalili officer: EVP Financial Planning & Anlys 2030 HAMILTON PLC BLVD, CBL CENTER, SUITE 500, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421
Jennifer Cope officer: EVP Ops Services & Risk Mgmt 2030 HAMILTON PLC BLVD, CBL CENTER, SUITE 500, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421
David J Contis director 2 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 600, CHICAGO IL 60606
Jeffery V. Curry officer: Interim Chief Legal Officer 4019 BREAKWATER DR, HIXON TN 37343
Charles B Lebovitz director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman and CEO CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC, ONE PARK PLACE 6148 LEE HWY, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421
Strategic Value Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE, GREENWICH CT 06830
Strategic Value Special Situations Offshore Fund V, L.p. 10 percent owner 100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE, GREENWICH CT 06830
Jonathan M Heller director, other: Member of 10% owner group CANYON PARTNERS, LLC, 1370 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 30TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Jeffrey Kivitz director 39 BOLAND ROAD, SHARON CT 06069
Marjorie L. Bowen director 225 6TH STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266
Strategic Value Special Situations Master Fund Iv, L.p. 10 percent owner 100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE, GREENWICH CT 06830
Svp Special Situations Iv Llc 10 percent owner C/O STRATEGIC VALUE PARTNERS, LLC, 100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE, GREENWICH CT 06830

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