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MIND Technology (MIND Technology) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.14 (As of Oct. 2023)


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What is MIND Technology 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). MIND Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2023 was 1.14. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

MIND's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
64.59% of 2426 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs MIND: 1.14

MIND Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for MIND Technology'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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MIND Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

MIND Technology Annual Data
Trend Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.67 0.60 -1.23 0.68

MIND Technology Quarterly Data
Jan19 Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23
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 -3.20 0.68 0.66 0.73 1.14

Competitive Comparison of MIND Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MIND Technology'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.


MIND Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MIND Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



MIND Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

MIND Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -3.17 (Oct. 2023) / -13.74 (Oct. 2022) - 1 )/( -3.87 (Oct. 2023) / -11.971 (Oct. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.7693/-0.6767
=1.14***

* 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.


MIND Technology  (NAS:MIND) 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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MIND Technology (MIND Technology) Business Description

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2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 550, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
MIND Technology Inc provides technology and solutions for exploration, survey, and defense applications in oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic, and security industries. The Company operates in segments namely, Seamap Marine Products and Klein Marine Products helps manufacture and sell specialized, high-performance sonar and seismic equipment. The company generates more revenue from Seamap Marine Products. The company's geographical segments include the United States; Europe, Russia & CIS; Middle East & Africa; Asia-Pacific; and Canada & Latin America.
Executives
Peter H Blum director 999 18TH STREET, STE 1700, DENVER CO 80202
Alan Perry Baden director 2635 SUTTON COURT, HOUSTON TX 77027
Nancy Jean Harned director 2704 CHESTER FOREST COURT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452
Thomas S Glanville director 2818 N SULLIVAN ROAD, SPOLANE WA 99216
Mark Alan Cox officer: Principal Accounting Officer 1301 MCKINNEY STREET, SUITE 1800, HOUSTON TX 77010
Guy Malden officer: Co-CEO and EVP P O BOX 1175, HUNTSVILLE TX 77342
Marcus C Rowland director 920 MEMORIAL CITY WAY, SUITE 850, HOUSTON TX 77024
Robert John Albers director 2171 LOMA LINDA DRIVE, PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147
Robert P Capps director, officer: Co-CEO and CFO
Dennis Patrick Morris officer: Chief Operating Officer 7026 TEAL LOOP, GIG HARBOR WA 98335
William Hunter Hilarides director 10710 OX CROFT CT., FAIRFAX STATION VA 22039
Midwood Capital Management Llc 10 percent owner 575 BOYLSON ST., 4TH FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
Paul Guy Rogers officer: VP - Business Development
John F Schwalbe director
R Dean Lewis director