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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).
UAC Global PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.42. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for UAC Global PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:UAC-R's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than 72.88% of 1593
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs BKK:UAC-R: 1.42
UAC Global PCL (BKK:UAC-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.
UAC Global PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
UAC Global PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UAC Global 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.
BKK:UAC-R vs DOW: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, UAC Global 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.
UAC Global PCL Degree of Financial Leverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, UAC Global PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UAC Global 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 1.42 mean?
UAC Global PCL (BKK:UAC-R) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.42 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 UAC Global PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UAC Global PCL ranks #1161 out of 1593 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is UAC Global PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
UAC Global PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.42. The Chemicals industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. UAC Global PCL's value of 1.42 is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UAC Global PCL ranks #1161 out of 1593 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UAC Global PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UAC Global PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, UAC Global PCL ranks #1161 out of 1593 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places UAC Global PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. UAC Global PCL's value of 1.42 is 39.2% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Chemicals companies is 1.02, based on 1,593 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. UAC Global PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.42 is 39.2% 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 UAC Global PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. UAC Global PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UAC Global PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UAC Global PCL (BKK:UAC-R) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.53, compared to a current price of ฿2.54 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.42 and 39.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.02. UAC Global PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 UAC Global PCL (BKK:UAC-R), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.42 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 UAC Global PCL (BKK:UAC-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UAC Global PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿2.54 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.53.
GuruFocus considers UAC Global PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UAC-R:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 1.42
GF Value™: ฿2.53 vs. price of ฿2.54 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% above the Chemicals median (#1161 of 1593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UAC-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UAC Global PCL is engaged in the import and distribution of chemicals and equipment; providing consultant and advice for the marketing of products and services, the feasibility study of works related to the energy industry, refinery, petrochemicals, power plants, and other utilities; production and distribution of biogas used in power generation, transportation, and industries; subcontracting of construction machines and equipment used in various industries; production and distribution of petroleum. The company's business segment includes Trading, Manufacturing and sales of petroleum, Consulting, and others. The group has a business presence in Thailand and other countries and derives a vast majority of its revenues from the trading segment.
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