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Tyson Foods (Tyson Foods) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.18 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Tyson Foods 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). Tyson Foods's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.18. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

TSN's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
64.02% of 1840 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs TSN: 1.18

Tyson Foods Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Tyson Foods'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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Tyson Foods Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Tyson Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.04 0.38 1.07 6.91 1.13

Tyson Foods 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 1.02 1.05 1.09 1.13 1.18

Competitive Comparison of Tyson Foods's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods'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.


Tyson Foods's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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



Tyson Foods Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Tyson Foods'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
=( -2.47 (Dec. 2023) / 6.73 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -575 (Dec. 2023) / 3522 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.367/-1.1633
=1.18***

* 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.


Tyson Foods  (NYSE:TSN) 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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Tyson Foods (Tyson Foods) Business Description

Address
2200 West Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, AR, USA, 72762-6999
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, each comprising about one-third of U.S. sales. Prepared foods constitute roughly 20% of sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 5% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
Executives
Wes Morris officer: Group President Poultry 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
John H Tyson director, officer: Chairman & CEO 2200 DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Melanie Boulden officer: Grp Pres Prepared Foods & CGO 345 PARK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95110
Kevin M Mcnamara director 2200 DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Johanna Soderstrom officer: EVP & Chief HR Officer 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Donnie King officer: Grp VP of Poultry & Prep.Foods 2200 DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Brady J. Stewart officer: Group President Fresh Meats 2200 W. DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Adam S. Deckinger officer: General Counsel and Secretary 2200 W. DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Shane Miller officer: Group President Fresh Meats 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Amy Tu officer: EVP & General Counsel 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Noel W White officer: Group VP Fr Meats Op & Comm Sa 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
David R. Bray officer: Group President Poultry 2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Jason Nichol officer: Chief Customer Officer 2200 W. DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Christopher Lynn Langholz officer: President International 2200 W. DON TYSON PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE AR 72762
Banister Gaurdie E. Jr. director 2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674

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