There are 4 positions which are correlating with financial leverage level and dependable on it. They are:
1. The ratio of debt and equity, i.e. the cost of capital;
2. Influence of financial leverage on business cycle and production;
3. The whole leverage level within the company`s branch and industry; the correspondence between the middle leverage level and company`s current financial leverage ratio;
4. The compliance of company`s philosophy and mission with the situation connected with financial leverage ratio.
The effect of financial leverage can be used for stimulating profit and growth, but it is more likely for companies in the stage of birth and youth. The ratio of financial leverage is the figure contrary to stability and is proportional to the variability of profit; profits of companies with high leverage level vary more within the same conditions as profits of companies with lower leverage level. One more position affected by leverage ratio is the flexibility of the company, its openness and dynamics concerning changes in technology, industry and possibilities.
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