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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).
Central Pattana PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Central Pattana PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
CPPBY's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than 61.71% of 1700
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs CPPBY: 1.17
Central Pattana PCL (OTCPK:CPPBY) 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.
Central Pattana PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Central Pattana PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Pattana 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.
Central Pattana PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
Central Pattana PCL Degree of Financial Leverage Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Central Pattana 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.
Central Pattana PCL Degree of Financial Leverage vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central Pattana PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Pattana 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 1.17 mean?
Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.17 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 Central Pattana PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #1049 out of 1700 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Central Pattana PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Central Pattana PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.17. The Real Estate industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. Central Pattana PCL's value of 1.17 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #1049 out of 1700 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Pattana PCL has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Pattana PCL's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #1049 out of 1700 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Central Pattana PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. Central Pattana PCL's value of 1.17 is 18.2% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Real Estate companies is 0.99, based on 1,700 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. Central Pattana PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.17 is 18.2% 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 Central Pattana PCL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Pattana PCL's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Pattana PCL stock overvalued right now?
Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) has a current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.17. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.06, compared to a current price of $23.40 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.17 and 18.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.99. Central Pattana PCL's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.17 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 Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Pattana PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.40 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.06.
Key valuation signals for CPPBY:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 1.17
GF Value™: $22.06 vs. price of $23.40 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Real Estate median (#1049 of 1700)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPPBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Pattana PCL is engaged in the development and management of properties, including the construction of office buildings and shopping centers for rent, the provision of utility services within shopping centers, the sale of food and beverages, and the delivery of property management consulting and corporate services. Its segments are the development of shopping center buildings, office buildings, and condominiums for rent, including food center services, utility services, and the operation of playlands and water theme parks, which generate the majority of the company's revenue; the hotel business; and the real estate business, which involves the sale of land, houses, and condominium units. The Group is mainly managed and operates principally in Thailand.
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