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AdvanSix (AdvanSix) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.05 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is AdvanSix 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). AdvanSix's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 1.05. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

ASIX's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
53.18% of 1523 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs ASIX: 1.05

AdvanSix Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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

AdvanSix 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 0.94 2.74 0.96 1.12 1.02

AdvanSix Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 0.92 0.98 1.02 1.02 1.05

Competitive Comparison of AdvanSix's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Chemicals subindustry, AdvanSix'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.


AdvanSix's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AdvanSix's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



AdvanSix Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

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

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.03 (Mar. 2024) / 4.98 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 10.495 (Mar. 2024) / 191.249 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.994/-0.9451
=1.05***

* 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.


AdvanSix  (NYSE:ASIX) 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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AdvanSix (AdvanSix) Business Description

Industry
Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
300 Kimball Drive, Suite 101, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
AdvanSix Inc. is an integrated manufacturer of Nylon 6, a polymer resin and fertilizers. Nylon 6 is a synthetic material used by customers to produce engineered plastics, fibers, filaments, and films, which in turn are used in such end-products as automotive and electronic components, carpets, sports apparel, fishing nets and food and industrial packaging. In addition, it also sells a variety of other products, all of which are produced as part of the Nylon 6 resin manufacturing process including caprolactam, ammonium sulfate fertilizers, and other chemical intermediates. Geographically, the group operates through the United States and its business is also expanding internationally but it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States region.
Executives
Achilles B. Kintiroglou officer: SVP, General Counsel 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Christopher Gramm officer: Controller 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, C/O LEGAL DEPT., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Michael Marberry director 3050 SPRUCE STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63103
Farha Aslam director 1770 N PROMOTORY CIRCLE, GREELEY CO 80634
Gena C Lovett director 11324 FOX CREEK FARM WAY, GREAT FALLS VA 22066
Willem L. Blindenbach officer: VP, Integrated Supply Chain 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Kelly Slieter officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, PARSIPPANY NY 07054
Todd D. Karran director 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, C/O LEGAL DEPT., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Erin N Kane director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Sharon Spurlin director 333 CLAY ST, SUITE 1600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Patrick Williams director 8310 S. VALLEY HWY, SUITE 350, DENVER CO 80112
Daniel F Sansone director VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY, 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL 35242
Michael Preston officer: SVP & Chief Financial Officer 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, C/O LEGAL DEPT., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
Jonathan Bellamy officer: SVP & Chief HR Officer 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, C/O LEGAL DEPT., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
John M Quitmeyer officer: SVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Secy 300 KIMBALL DRIVE, SUITE 101, C/O LEGAL DEPT., PARSIPPANY NJ 07054