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The Interpublic Group of (The Interpublic Group of) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.25 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is The Interpublic Group of 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). The Interpublic Group of's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.25. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

IPG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
78.55% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs IPG: 1.25

The Interpublic Group of Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Interpublic Group of'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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The Interpublic Group of Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

The Interpublic Group of 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 0.47 0.97 1.13 -0.13 1.40

The Interpublic Group of 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 2.03 0.92 2.11 1.40 1.25

Competitive Comparison of The Interpublic Group of's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Interpublic Group of'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.


The Interpublic Group of's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Interpublic Group of's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



The Interpublic Group of Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

The Interpublic Group of'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
=( 2.81 (Mar. 2024) / 2.31 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 1648.7 (Mar. 2024) / 1405 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.2165/0.1735
=1.25***

* 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.


The Interpublic Group of  (NYSE:IPG) 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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The Interpublic Group of (The Interpublic Group of) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
909 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Interpublic Group is among the world's largest advertising holding companies based on annual revenue. It provides traditional advertising services along with digital and other services such as public relations through various acquisitions. IPG has made these services available in over 100 countries. The company generates more than 80% of its revenue from developed regions such as the United States and Europe.
Executives
Jorge L. Benitez director 5201 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 250, MIAMI FL 33126
Dawn E Hudson director 2530 ZANKER ROAD, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Jocelyn Carter-miller director 3698 NW 15TH STREET, LAUDERHILL FL 33311
Christopher F Carroll officer: SVP, Controller & CAO 3 TIMES SQUARE, 12TH FL., NEW YORK NY 10036
Andrew Bonzani officer: SVP, General Counsel & Sec. 1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Ellen Tobi Johnson officer: SVP of Finance & Treasurer C/O IPG, 1114 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
Mary Guilfoile director 227 WASHINGTON STREET STE.200, CONSHOHOCKEN PA 19428
Michael Isor Roth director THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC., 1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Philippe Krakowsky officer: SVP, Dir of Corporate Comms
H John Greeniaus director
Linda S Sanford director 4 IRVING PLACE, NEW YORK NY 10003
Julie Connors officer: SVP,Audit & Chief Risk Officer C/O IPG, 1114 AVE OF THE AMERICAS, 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
David M Thomas director 930 CLAPBOARD RIDGE ROAD, GREENWICH CT 06830
Frank Mergenthaler officer: Exec. VP & CFO 1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Patrick Q Moore director 625 ELMWOOD DRIVE NE, ATLANTA GA 30306