Calix (ASX:CXL) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.68 (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:CXL Calix Ltd ASX:CXL
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What is Calix Degree of Financial Leverage?

Calix ASX:CXL -1.18% 68 Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CXL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Calix ranks better than 73.95% on this metric.

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CXL's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
73.95% of 1574 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs ASX:CXL: 0.68

Calix  (ASX:CXL) 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.


Calix Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms


Calix Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* 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.

Calix Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Calix Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.73 0.81 0.80 0.59 1.44

Calix Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.59 1.92 1.44 0.68

ASX:CXL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Calix'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.


Calix Degree of Financial Leverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.


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Calix Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.228 (Dec. 2025) / -0.14 (Dec. 2024) - 1 )/( -50.028 (Dec. 2025) / -25.909 (Dec. 2024) - 1 )
=0.6286/0.9309
=0.68***

* 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 0.68 mean?
Calix (ASX:CXL) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for Calix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #410 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Calix's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.68. The Chemicals industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.03. Calix's value of 0.68 is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calix ranks #410 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calix has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calix's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #410 out of 1574 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This puts Calix in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.03. Calix's value of 0.68 is 34% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Chemicals companies is 1.03, based on 1,574 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. Calix's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.68 is 34% below 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 Calix and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calix's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix (ASX:CXL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$0.42 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.68 and 34% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.03. Calix's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Calix (ASX:CXL), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Calix (ASX:CXL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.42 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47. GuruFocus considers Calix to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CXL:

  • Degree of Financial Leverage: 0.68
  • GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$0.42 (71.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34% below the Chemicals median (#410 of 1574)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Calix Business Description

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Address 20 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Building 1, Pymble, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2073
Calix Ltd is an Australian technology company. The company's patented core platform technology delivers efficient indirect heating of minerals to enable the electrification of industries, efficient capture of unavoidable CO2 emissions, and green industrial processing solutions. Its core technology platform includes the Calix Flash Calciner (CFC). The group operates in three business segments, namely: Leilac (CO2 mitigation), Sustainable Processing, and Magnesia. It has operations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the United States of America. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Magnesia.
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