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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).
Burkhalter Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.16. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Burkhalter Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QO2's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than 61.3% of 1708
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs LTS:0QO2: 1.16
Burkhalter Holding AG (LTS:0QO2) 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.
Burkhalter Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Burkhalter Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burkhalter 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.
Burkhalter Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
LTS:0QO2 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Burkhalter 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.
Burkhalter Holding AG Degree of Financial Leverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Burkhalter Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burkhalter 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 1.16 mean?
Burkhalter Holding AG (LTS:0QO2) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.16 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 Burkhalter Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burkhalter Holding AG ranks #1047 out of 1708 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Burkhalter Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Burkhalter Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.16. The Construction industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.01. Burkhalter Holding AG's value of 1.16 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burkhalter Holding AG ranks #1047 out of 1708 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burkhalter Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burkhalter Holding AG's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Burkhalter Holding AG ranks #1047 out of 1708 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Burkhalter Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.01. Burkhalter Holding AG's value of 1.16 is 14.9% 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 Construction company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Construction companies is 1.01, based on 1,708 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. Burkhalter Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 1.16 is 14.9% 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 Burkhalter Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burkhalter Holding AG's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burkhalter Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burkhalter Holding AG (LTS:0QO2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF106.57, compared to a current price of CHF144.20 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.16 and 14.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.01. Burkhalter Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Burkhalter Holding AG (LTS:0QO2), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.16 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 Burkhalter Holding AG (LTS:0QO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burkhalter Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF144.20 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF106.57.
GuruFocus considers Burkhalter Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QO2:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 1.16
GF Value™: CHF106.57 vs. price of CHF144.20 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Construction median (#1047 of 1708)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burkhalter Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company which provides electrical engineering services to the construction sector comprising residential and non-residential buildings as well as infrastructure facilities. It provides electrical engineering services at the place of a power station and includes all processes up to and including the regulation of electrical installations and end user machines for buildings. The company's products and services include installations, switchboards, maintenance and repairs, telematics, wiring, cabling, building automation, control & regulation systems and technical security solutions. It undertakes installations and implements systems for high and low voltage equipment in industrial, commercial, non-residential and residential properties.
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