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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).
Virtus Investment Partners's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.91. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Virtus Investment Partners's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VIP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than 57.19% of 675
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs FRA:VIP: 0.91
Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) 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.
Virtus Investment Partners Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Virtus Investment Partners Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virtus Investment Partners'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.
Virtus Investment Partners Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
FRA:VIP vs AOD, FRBP, GSBD: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Investment Partners'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.
Virtus Investment Partners Degree of Financial Leverage vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Investment Partners's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Investment Partners'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 0.91 mean?
Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.91 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 Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #289 out of 675 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Virtus Investment Partners' Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Virtus Investment Partners' current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.91. The Asset Management industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.98. Virtus Investment Partners' value of 0.91 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #289 out of 675 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Virtus Investment Partners has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Investment Partners' Degree of Financial Leverage compare to AOD and FRBP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #289 out of 675 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This puts Virtus Investment Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.98. Virtus Investment Partners' value of 0.91 is 7.1% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Asset Management companies is 0.98, based on 675 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. Virtus Investment Partners's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.91 is 7.1% 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 Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. Virtus Investment Partners's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Investment Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €163.88, compared to a current price of €138.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.91 and 7.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.98. Virtus Investment Partners' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.91 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €138.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €163.88.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Investment Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VIP:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 0.91
GF Value™: €163.88 vs. price of €138.00 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Asset Management median (#289 of 675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Investment Partners Inc provides investment management and related services to institutions and individuals. It uses a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from investment managers, each having its distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand, as well as from select unaffiliated managers for certain funds. Through its multi-manager model, the group provides investment managers with distribution, business, and operational support. The Company operates in one business segment, namely as an asset manager providing investment management and related services for individual and institutional clients.
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