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Muehlbauer Holding AGLTS:0O2Z 75 Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0O2Z with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,425 Hardware companies, Muehlbauer Holding AG ranks better than 79.13% 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).
Muehlbauer Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.52. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Muehlbauer Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0O2Z's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than 79.13% of 2425
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs LTS:0O2Z: 0.52
Muehlbauer Holding AG (LTS:0O2Z) 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.
Muehlbauer Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Muehlbauer Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Muehlbauer Holding AG'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.
Muehlbauer Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
LTS:0O2Z vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Muehlbauer Holding AG'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.
Muehlbauer Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Muehlbauer Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Muehlbauer Holding AG'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 0.52 mean?
Muehlbauer Holding AG (LTS:0O2Z) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in EBIT. View historical data for Muehlbauer Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Muehlbauer Holding AG ranks #506 out of 2425 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Muehlbauer Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Muehlbauer Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.52. The Hardware industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. Muehlbauer Holding AG's value of 0.52 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muehlbauer Holding AG ranks #506 out of 2425 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Muehlbauer Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muehlbauer Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Muehlbauer Holding AG ranks #506 out of 2425 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Muehlbauer Holding AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.99. Muehlbauer Holding AG's value of 0.52 is 47.5% 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 Hardware company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Hardware companies is 0.99, based on 2,425 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. Muehlbauer Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.52 is 47.5% 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 Muehlbauer Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Muehlbauer Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muehlbauer Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muehlbauer Holding AG (LTS:0O2Z) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.23, compared to a current price of €40.00 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.52 and 47.5% below the Hardware industry median of 0.99. Muehlbauer Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Muehlbauer Holding AG (LTS:0O2Z), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Muehlbauer Holding AG (LTS:0O2Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muehlbauer Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.00 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.23.
GuruFocus considers Muehlbauer Holding AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0O2Z:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 0.52
GF Value™: €60.23 vs. price of €40.00 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Hardware median (#506 of 2425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0O2Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muehlbauer Holding AG is a German-based technology solutions provider with operations spread across multiple continents. Its business is segregated into three divisions; Precision Parts, Production Equipment and Government Solutions. The Precision Parts segment is associated with precision engineering and surface engineering. The Productions Equipment segment offers die sorting, smart cards, flexible solar technology and RFID/Smart Label technologies and the Government Solutions segment focuses on Identity document (ID) card solutions, document verification solutions, productions facility solutions, border management solutions and e-government solutions.
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