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Kellanova Co (Kellanova Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : -0.05 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Kellanova 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). Kellanova Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.05. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

K's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
85.92% of 1840 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs K: -0.05

Kellanova Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kellanova 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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Kellanova Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Kellanova 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 16.10 1.61 -1.61 1.06 -0.05

Kellanova Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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Competitive Comparison of Kellanova Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kellanova 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.


Kellanova Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kellanova Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kellanova Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Kellanova Co'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
=( 2.76 (Dec. 2023) / 2.79 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 1343 (Dec. 2023) / 1103 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.0108/0.2176
=-0.05***

* 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.


Kellanova Co  (NYSE:K) 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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Kellanova Co (Kellanova Co) Business Description

Address
412 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Following its split from the North American cereal business, Kellanova (previously the global snacking arm of Kellogg) is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of salty snacks, snack bars, frozen breakfast fare, meat alternatives, and other packaged foods. Its offerings are manufactured in around 20 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries. Its product mix includes well-known brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Nutri-Grain, and Morningstar Farms. Sales beyond its home turf account for about half of Kellanova's consolidated sales base.
Executives
Kellogg W K Foundation Trust 10 percent owner 50 S. LA SALLE ST., B-10, CHICAGO IL 60603
John Min officer: Chief Legal Officer ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
Christopher M Hood officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599
Kris Bahner officer: SVP-Chief Global Corp Affairs ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
Nicolas Amaya officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
Charisse Ford Hughes officer: Senior Vice President C/O CROCS, INC., 13601 VIA VARRA, BROOMFIELD CO 80020
Gary H Pilnick officer: Senior Vice President
Kurt D Forche officer: VP-Corporate Controller ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599
Amit Banati officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599
Rodrigo Lance officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
Alistair D Hirst officer: SVP - Global Supply Chain ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599
J Michael Schlotman director 1014 VINE ST, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Steven A Cahillane director, officer: CEO & President ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA, ATLANTA GA 30313
Shumit Kapoor officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
Maria Fernanda Mejia officer: Senior Vice President ONE KELLOGG SQUARE, PO BOX 3599, BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-3599