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TJX (TJX) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.07 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is TJX 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). TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 1.07. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
51.49% of 1072 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs TJX: 1.07

TJX Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for TJX'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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TJX Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

TJX Annual Data
Trend Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.84 1.04 2.51 2.23 1.07

TJX Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 2.23 1.86 1.52 1.16 1.07

Competitive Comparison of TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, TJX'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.


TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



TJX Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

TJX's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 3.86 (Jan. 2024) / 2.97 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 6046 (Jan. 2024) / 4720 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=0.2997/0.2809
=1.07***

* 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.


TJX  (NYSE:TJX) 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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TJX (TJX) Business Description

Address
770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer of apparel, accessories, and home merchandise in the United States. The firm leverages its more than 21,000 global vendor relationships to procure and sell brand-name merchandise at prices 20%-60% cheaper than conventional retail channels. TJX opportunistically purchases excess inventory that stems from manufacturing overruns and retail closeout sales. The off-price retailer disperses its vast and disparate merchandise across its 4,900 global stores, creating a treasure-hunt shopping experience for consumers. Over three quarters of TJX's sales are derived from the United States, primarily via the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods banners. About 10% of sales are from Canada and 12% from Europe and Australia.
Executives
Ernie Herrman officer: SEVP, President, Marmaxx 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Wagner Charles F Jr director C/O MILLIPORE CORP, BILLERICA MA 01820
Carol Meyrowitz officer: President -- Marmaxx Group TJX COMPANIES INC, 770 COCHITUATE RD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Kenneth Canestrari officer: SEVP - Group President THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Scott Goldenberg officer: EVP, CFO THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
John Klinger officer: EVP, CFO C/O THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Louise Greenlees officer: SEVP - Group President C/O THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Amy B Lane director 1626 EAST JEFFERSON ST, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
Richard Sherr officer: SEVP, Group President THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
C Kim Goodwin director C/O AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 8 CAMBRIDGE CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Zein Abdalla director 700 ANDERSON HILL ROAD, LEGAL DEPARTMENT, 1/2, PURCHASE NY 10577
Michael F Hines director
Rosemary T Berkery director MERRILL LYNCH CORPORATE SECRETARY, 222 BROADWAY, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10038
David T Ching director C/O SAFEWAY INC, 5918 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Douglas W. Mizzi officer: SEVP - Group President THE TJX COMPANIES, INC., 770 COCHITUATE ROAD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701