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Trex Co (Trex Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 2.71 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Trex 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). Trex Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 2.71. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TREX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
89.11% of 1616 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1 vs TREX: 2.71

Trex Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

Trex 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 1.34 0.90 0.51 0.46 2.71

Trex Co 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 0.46 0.85 0.93 -0.10 2.71

Competitive Comparison of Trex Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Trex 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.


Trex Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Trex Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Trex Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Trex 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
=( 1.89 (Dec. 2023) / 1.65 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 276.204 (Dec. 2023) / 262.158 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.1455/0.0536
=2.71***

* 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.


Trex Co  (NYSE:TREX) 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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Trex Co (Trex Co) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
160 Exeter Drive, Winchester, VA, USA, 22603-8605
Trex Co Inc is a manufacturer of wooden alternative-decking products. The company offers outdoor products in the decking, railing, porch, fencing, trim, steel deck framing, and outdoor lighting categories. Its products are sold under the Trex brand and manufactured in the United States. Further, the company licenses its Trex brand to third parties to manufacture and sell products under the Trex trademark. The distribution is focused on wholesale distributors and retail lumber dealers, which in turn sell Trex products to homeowners and contractors, with an emphasis on professional contractors, remodelers, and homebuilders. The company operates in two reportable segments Trex Residential and Trex Commercial. The majority of revenue is derived from the Trex Residential segment.
Executives
Brenda Lovcik officer: SVP, Chief Financial Officer 2500 TREX WAY, C/O TREX COMPANY, INC., WINCHESTER VA 22601
Amy M. Fernandez officer: VP, GC and Secretary 2500 TREX WAY, WINCHESTER VA 22601
Melkeya Mcduffie director C/O CLEAN HARBORS INC., 42 LONGWATER DRIVE, NORWELL MA 02061
Michael F Golden director 2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
Bryan Horix Fairbanks officer: VP and CFO 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
Adam Dante Zambanini officer: Vice President, Marketing C/O TREX COMPANY INC., 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
William R. Gupp officer: V.P. & General Counsel C/O TREX COMPANY, 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
Dennis Charles Schemm officer: VP and Chief Financial Officer CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS, 12950 WORLDGATE DRIVE, HERNDON VA 20170
Richard E Posey director C/O TREX COMPANY INC., 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
Patricia B Robinson director
James E Cline officer: Vice President and CFO C/O TREX COMPANY INC., 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
Jay M Gratz director RYERSON INC, 2621 W 15TH PLACE, CHICAGO IL 60608
Gena C Lovett director 11324 FOX CREEK FARM WAY, GREAT FALLS VA 22066
Christopher Paul Gerhard officer: Vice President, Sales 160 EXETER DRIVE, WINCHESTER VA 22603
Kristine L Juster director 1600 ROYAL ST, JASPER IN 47549