Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
AMM:MDTR's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 1.02
vs AMM:MDTR: 5.46
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co (AMM:MDTR) 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.
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
* 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.
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
AMM:MDTR vs MAR, HLT, HTHT: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co'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.
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co Degree of Financial Leverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.
* 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.
What does a Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.46 mean?
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co (AMM:MDTR) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.46 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.46. The Travel & Leisure industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's value of 5.46 is 435.3% above this industry median. Overall, Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to MAR and HLT?
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.46 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's value of 5.46 is 435.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Financial Leverage for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.02, based on 829 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Financial Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Financial Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.46 is 435.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Degree of Financial Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Financial Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co (AMM:MDTR) has a current Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.46. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD2.17, compared to a current price of JOD1.92 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.46 and 435.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.02. Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Financial Leverage calculated?
Degree of Financial Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co (AMM:MDTR), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co (AMM:MDTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD1.92 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD2.17.
Key valuation signals for AMM:MDTR:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 5.46
GF Value™: JOD2.17 vs. price of JOD1.92 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 435.3% above the Travel & Leisure median
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:MDTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co Business Description
Mediterranean Tourism Investment Co is engaged in the establishment and management of hotels, resorts and hotel facilities as well as the building of hotels, restaurants and swimming pools, including the establishment and operation of Four Seasons Hotel in Amman.
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