Dana(Dan) Financials: Financial Leverage Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Solvency Trend (Last 5 Years)
Solvency - financial leverage
This chart shows the historical trend of financial leverage for DAN compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Financial Leverage
Definition: Financial leverage tells you how much borrowed money the company uses to boost its size and profits. Using leverage can help a business grow faster, but it also increases pressure if sales slow down. Moderate leverage is common and often healthy. Excessive leverage can be dangerous, especially during tough economic times.
Interpretation:
• In '2021', DAN's financial leverage was 3.97, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2021' stood at 2.38.
• In '2022', DAN's financial leverage was 4.34, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets. The increase compared to '2021' may signal growing financial pressure. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2022' stood at 2.47. Industry average increased by 0.09 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', DAN's financial leverage was 4.93, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets. The increase compared to '2022' may signal growing financial pressure. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2023' stood at 2.29. Industry average declined by 0.18 from previous year.
• In '2024', DAN's financial leverage was 5.31, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets. The increase compared to '2023' may signal growing financial pressure. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2024' stood at 2.29. Industry average increased by 0.01 compared to previous year.
Overall, DAN's financial leverage has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.
Formula: Financial Leverage = Average Total Assets / Average Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 1 to 3 common; above 3 may indicate high leverage risk.