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Bureau VeritasCHIX:BVIP 83 Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.49 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BVIP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks worse than 75.72% 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).
Bureau Veritas's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.49. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Bureau Veritas's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BVIp's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than 75.72% of 1042
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs CHIX:BVIp: 1.49
Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIp) 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.
Bureau Veritas Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Bureau Veritas Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.
CHIX:BVIP vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas Degree of Financial Leverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bureau Veritas'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 1.49 mean?
Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.49 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #789 out of 1042 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Bureau Veritas' Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.49. The Business Services industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. Bureau Veritas' value of 1.49 is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #789 out of 1042 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Degree of Financial Leverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #789 out of 1042 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Bureau Veritas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.02. Bureau Veritas' value of 1.49 is 46.1% 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 Business Services company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Business Services companies is 1.02, based on 1,042 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. Bureau Veritas's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.49 is 46.1% 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Bureau Veritas's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.29, compared to a current price of €27.71 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.49 and 46.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.02. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.49 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 Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.71 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.29.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BVIP:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 1.49
GF Value™: €28.29 vs. price of €27.71 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Business Services median (#789 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BVIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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