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Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.98. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ASK-R's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than 81.37% of 408
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs BKK:ASK-R: 1.98
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL (BKK:ASK-R) 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.
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL'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.
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
BKK:ASK-R vs V, MA, AXP: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL'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.
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL Degree of Financial Leverage vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL'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 1.98 mean?
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL (BKK:ASK-R) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.98 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL ranks #332 out of 408 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.98. The Credit Services industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.98. Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's value of 1.98 is 102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL ranks #332 out of 408 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL ranks #332 out of 408 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.98. Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's value of 1.98 is 102% 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 Credit Services company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Credit Services companies is 0.98, based on 408 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. Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.98 is 102% 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 Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL (BKK:ASK-R) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1,813.78, compared to a current price of ฿11.33 — trading 99.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.98 and 102% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.98. Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL (BKK:ASK-R), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.98 as of Jun. 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 Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL (BKK:ASK-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿11.33 is trading 99.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1,813.78.
GuruFocus considers Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ASK-R:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 1.98
GF Value™: ฿1,813.78 vs. price of ฿11.33 (99.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102% above the Credit Services median (#332 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ASK-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Sermkij Leasing PCL operates a hire purchase business for all types of automobiles in the form of new car financing to its customers in Bangkok and the metropolitan area. Subsequently, the company has expanded its business into used car hire purchases, personal loans, and floor plan financing, as well as other services such as auto registration, tax renewal, and insurance services. The company has reportable operating segments: Hire purchase, Leasing, Loan, and Insurance broker. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Hire purchase segment, which provides auto and machine hire purchase services for consumers and commercial customers.
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