GURUFOCUS.COM » STOCK LIST » Real Estate » REITs » Iron Mountain Inc (NYSE:IRM) » Definitions » Degree of Financial Leverage

Iron Mountain (Iron Mountain) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.49 (As of Dec. 2023)


View and export this data going back to 1996. Start your Free Trial

What is Iron Mountain 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). Iron Mountain's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.49. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

IRM's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
87.91% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.065 vs IRM: 2.49

Iron Mountain Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Iron Mountain'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.

* Premium members only.

Iron Mountain Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Iron Mountain 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 2.78 4.63 0.95 3.23 2.49

Iron Mountain 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 3.23 2.40 0.22 3.67 2.49

Competitive Comparison of Iron Mountain's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Iron Mountain'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.


Iron Mountain's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Iron Mountain's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Iron Mountain Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Iron Mountain'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
=( 0.63 (Dec. 2023) / 1.9 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 825.609 (Dec. 2023) / 1127.928 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.6684/-0.268
=2.49***

* 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.


Iron Mountain  (NYSE:IRM) 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.


Iron Mountain Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms

Thank you for viewing the detailed overview of Iron Mountain's Degree of Financial Leverage provided by GuruFocus.com. Please click on the following links to see related term pages.


Iron Mountain (Iron Mountain) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
85 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 150, Portsmouth, NH, USA, 03801
Iron Mountain Inc is a record management services provider. The firm is organized as a REIT. Most of its revenue comes from its storage business, with the rest coming from value-added services. The firm primarily caters to enterprise clients in developed markets. Its business segments include Global RIM Business; Global Data Center Business; and Corporate and Other Business.
Executives
William L Meaney director, officer: President and CEO C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Deborah Marson officer: EVP, General Counsel, Sec. C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Robin Matlock director C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Mark Kidd officer: SVP, GM Data Centers C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Wing Cheung Hwang officer: EVP&GM, Data Centers C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INC., 85 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SUITE 150, PORTSMOUTH NH 03801
John Tomovcsik officer: EVP, G. Mgr., Rec. & Inf. Mgmt C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Edward Baker-greene officer: EVP, CHRO 601 MERRITT 7, NORWALK CT 06851
Wendy J. Murdock director 1210 AVIDXCHANGE LANE, CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Samuels Theodore R. Ii director 1990 E. GRAND AVE., EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Barry Hytinen officer: EVP & CFO 1000 TEMPUR WAY, LEXINGTON KY 40502
Daniel Borges officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Walter C Rakowich director 14100 E 35TH PL, AURORA CO 80011
Jennifer Allerton director C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Greg W Mcintosh officer: EVP, Strategic Accounts C/O IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, ONE FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MA 02110
Deirdre Evens officer: EVP and Chief of Operations 10 STILLMEADOW WAY, FRAMINGHAM MA 01702