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Dominion Energy (Dominion Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.03 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Dominion 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). Dominion Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 4.03. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

D's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
89.26% of 503 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs D: 4.03

Dominion Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dominion Energy'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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Dominion Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Dominion Energy 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 -10.29 -3.32 22.57 -2.54 4.03

Dominion Energy 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 -2.54 -1.05 0.02 -0.73 4.03

Competitive Comparison of Dominion Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Dominion Energy'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.


Dominion Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dominion Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Dominion Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Dominion Energy'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
=( 2.29 (Dec. 2023) / 1.49 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 3694 (Dec. 2023) / 3260 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.5369/0.1331
=4.03***

* 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.


Dominion Energy  (NYSE:D) 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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Dominion Energy (Dominion Energy) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23219
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Dominion Energy is an integrated energy company with over 30 gigawatts of electric generation capacity and more than 90,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. Dominion is constructing a rate-regulated 5.2 GW wind farm off the Virginia Beach coast.
Executives
Diane Leopold other: President - Dominion Energy 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Susan N Story director ONE ENERGY PLACE, PENSCOLA FL 32520
Steven D Ridge officer: SVP & CFO 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Kristin G Lovejoy director 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Robert M Blue officer: Senior Vice President 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
William Keller Kissam officer: President - Dominion Energy SC DOMINION ENERGY, 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
James R. Chapman officer: SVP, CFO & Treasurer 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Mark J Kington director 100 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Farrell Thomas F Ii officer: Executive Vice President P O BOX 26532, RICHOMOND VA 23261
Edward H Baine officer: President - Dominion Energy VA 600 CANAL PLACE, RICHMOND VA 23219
Donald R. Raikes officer: President - Gas Distribution 120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Paul E Ruppert officer: President-Gas Trans & Storage 5000 DOMINION BOULEVARD, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Daniel G. Stoddard officer: SVP and Chief Nuclear Officer 5000 DOMINION BOULEVARD, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Michael E Szymanczyk director DOMINION RESOURCES, INC., 100 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Joseph M Rigby director SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ 08037

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