Foundations of Financial Management
Foundations of Financial Management
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277160
Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 11P

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The degree of operating leverage (DOL) of Harding Company.

Introduction:

Degree of operating leverage (DOL):

It is a multiple measurement ratio which determines the quantity of change in operating income of the company with the change in sales value.

b.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The Degree of financial leverage (DFL) of Harding Company.

Introduction:

Degree of financial leverage (DFL):

DFL is a leverage ratio that evaluates the reaction of a company's EPS to the variations in its operating income, as a consequence of alterations in its capital structure.

c.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The Degree of combined leverage (DCL) of Harding Company.

Introduction:

Degree of Combined Leverage (DOL):

It summarises the effect of the combination of both operating as well as financial leverages on a firm. It helps in determining the risk of any firm. A company with high DCL is considered more risky.

d.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The break-even point (BEP) of Harding Company.

Introduction:

The Break-even point (BEP):

It is a point of sale at which a company is in a no profit and no loss situation. The value of BEP is derived by dividing total fixed cost by the difference of revenue per unit and variable cost per unit.

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