Aptech (NSE:APTECHT) Degree of Financial Leverage : 5.53 (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:APTECHT Aptech Ltd NSE:APTECHT
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What is Aptech Degree of Financial Leverage?

Aptech NSE:APTECHT -3.07% 80 Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:APTECHT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹218.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Education companies, Aptech ranks worse than 96.76% 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). Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.53. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:APTECHT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
96.76% of 247 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1 vs NSE:APTECHT: 5.53

Aptech  (NSE:APTECHT) 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.


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Aptech Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aptech'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.

Aptech Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Aptech Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.95 0.40 1.16 2.37 5.53

Aptech Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.37 -15.47 0.36 1.59 5.53

NSE:APTECHT vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Aptech'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.


Aptech Degree of Financial Leverage vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.


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Aptech Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 4.06 (Mar. 2026) / 3.29 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )/( 372.26 (Mar. 2026) / 357.141 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )
=0.234/0.0423
=5.53***

* 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 5.53 mean?
Aptech (NSE:APTECHT) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.53 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 Aptech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptech ranks #239 out of 247 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Aptech's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.53. The Education industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.00. Aptech's value of 5.53 is 453% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptech ranks #239 out of 247 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aptech has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptech's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aptech ranks #239 out of 247 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This places Aptech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.00. Aptech's value of 5.53 is 453% 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 an Education company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Education companies is 1.00, based on 247 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. Aptech's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 5.53 is 453% 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 Aptech and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptech's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptech (NSE:APTECHT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹218.06, compared to a current price of ₹105.05 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.53 and 453% above the Education industry median of 1.00. Aptech's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Aptech (NSE:APTECHT), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 5.53 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 Aptech (NSE:APTECHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹105.05 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹218.06. GuruFocus considers Aptech to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:APTECHT:

  • Degree of Financial Leverage: 5.53
  • GF Value™: ₹218.06 vs. price of ₹105.05 (51.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 453% above the Education median (#239 of 247)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:APTECHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aptech Business Description

Other Exchanges 532475:India
Address MIDC, A-65, Aptech House, Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Aptech Ltd is engaged in the education training and assessment solution services business. Its business segments include Retail and Institutional. The Retail segment which generates maximum revenue, consists of centers offering Aptech's programs in the vocational space and the pre-school segment in the retail format. The Institutional segment provides the servicing assessment, testing, and corporate training to institutional customers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its customers within India and also holds a presence outside India.
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