Capital Structure Interview Question:

What are the different types of leverages computed for financial analysis?

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Different types of leverage computed for financial analysis and they are as follows:-

1) Operating Leverage : - it is a leverage which refers to the enhancement of profits because there is a fixed operating cost which is involved with each and every component. When the sales increases fixed cost doesn't increase and it results in higher profits. Higher fixed expenses results in higher operating leverage which leads to higher business risk.

2.) Financial Leverage : - It is a leverage which refers to high level of profitability because of high fixed financial expenses. It includes interest on loan and preference dividend. Higher financial leverage indicates higher financial risk as well as higher break points. In this kind the managers have flexibility in choice of capital structure.

3.) Combined Leverage: - it is a leverage which refers to high profits due to fixed costs. It includes fixed operating expenses with fixed financial expenses. It indicates leverage benefits and risks which are in fixed quantity. Competitive firms choose high level of degree of combined leverage whereas cooperative firms choose lower level of degree of combined leverage.
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