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EastGroup Properties (EastGroup Properties) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.83 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is EastGroup Properties 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). EastGroup Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.83. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

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

EGP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
65.19% of 678 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs EGP: 0.83

EastGroup Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for EastGroup Properties'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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EastGroup Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

EastGroup Properties 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 1.06 1.48 1.21 0.76 0.04

EastGroup Properties 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 2.28 1.80 1.91 0.04 0.83

Competitive Comparison of EastGroup Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, EastGroup Properties'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.


EastGroup Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EastGroup Properties's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



EastGroup Properties Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

EastGroup Properties'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
=( 4.61 (Mar. 2024) / 3.87 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 256.581 (Mar. 2024) / 208.478 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1912/0.2307
=0.83***

* 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.


EastGroup Properties  (NYSE:EGP) 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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EastGroup Properties (EastGroup Properties) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
400 West Parkway Place, Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS, USA, 39157
EastGroup Properties Inc is an equity real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the development, acquisition, and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States, primarily in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, and North Carolina. The company manages a portfolio of industrial properties. The vast majority of these properties are multi-tenant business distribution buildings that provide large warehousing and office space for customers. Properties located in Texas and Florida account for most of EastGroup's total real estate portfolio. The company derives its revenue in the form of rental income.
Executives
John F Coleman officer: Executive Vice President 7003 PRESIDENTS DRIVE, STE 800, ORLANDO FL 32701
Richard Reid Dunbar officer: Senior Vice President 190 EAST CAPITOL STREET, SUITE 400, JACKSON MS 39201
Eaves Hayden C Iii director 201 S LAKE AVE, STE 501, PASADENA CA 91101
David Michael Fields director 34 OAK TRAIL COURT, ALAMO CA 94507
Staci H. Tyler officer: Senior VP, CAO and Secretary EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC., 400 W. PARKWAY PLACE, SUITE 100, RIDGELAND MS 39157
Leland R Speed director
Hoster David H Ii director 188 EAST CAPITAL STREET, 300MONE JACKSON PLACE, JACKSON MS 39201
Katherine M Sandstrom director 4600 SOUTH SYRACUSE STREET, SUITE 500, DENVER CO 80237
Bailey H C Jr director 1052 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY, STE 202, RIDGELAND MS 39157
Brent Wood officer: Executive Vice President & CFO 188 E CAPITOL ST, 300 ONE JACKSON PL, JACKSON MS 39201
Donald F Colleran director 942 SOUTH SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38117
D Pike Aloian director C/O ROTHSCHILD REALTY INC, 1251 AVENUEOF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020
Mary E Mccormick director 188 E. CAPITOL STREET, 300 ONE JACKSON PLACE, JACKSON MS 39201
Bolton H Eric Jr director
Marshall A Loeb director, officer: President and CEO C/O EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC., 190 EAST CAPITOL STREET, JACKSON MS 39201