MB Securities JSCHSTC:MBS 33 Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:MBS with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Capital Markets companies, MB Securities JSC ranks better than 73.98% 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).
MB Securities JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for MB Securities JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:MBS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than 73.98% of 661
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs HSTC:MBS: 0.51
MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS) 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.
MB Securities JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
MB Securities JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MB Securities JSC'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.
MB Securities JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
HSTC:MBS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, MB Securities JSC'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.
MB Securities JSC Degree of Financial Leverage vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MB Securities JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MB Securities JSC'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 0.51 mean?
MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.51 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 MB Securities JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #172 out of 661 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is MB Securities JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
MB Securities JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.51. The Capital Markets industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. MB Securities JSC's value of 0.51 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #172 out of 661 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MB Securities JSC has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MB Securities JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #172 out of 661 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This puts MB Securities JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. MB Securities JSC's value of 0.51 is 48.5% 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Capital Markets companies is 0.99, based on 661 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. MB Securities JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.51 is 48.5% 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 MB Securities JSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets 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. MB Securities JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MB Securities JSC stock overvalued right now?
MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS) has a current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.51. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.51 and 48.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.99. MB Securities JSC's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.51 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.
MB Securities JSC is a financial services company. It is engaged in providing personal and corporate customer services. Its services include securities brokerage, securities investment advisory, securities proprietary dealing, and securities depository services. The company offers services to individuals and organizations.
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