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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).
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC: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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
* 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Degree of Financial Leverage Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Degree of Financial Leverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Petroleum Transport 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 0.92 mean?
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.92 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #360 out of 973 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.92. The Transportation industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.10. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's value of 0.92 is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #360 out of 973 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Degree of Financial Leverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #360 out of 973 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This puts Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.10. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's value of 0.92 is 16.4% 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 Transportation company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Transportation companies is 1.10, based on 973 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. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.92 is 16.4% 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫13,560.04, compared to a current price of ₫9,820.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.92 and 16.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.10. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.92 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫9,820.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫13,560.04.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:VIP:
Degree of Financial Leverage: 0.92
GF Value™: ₫13,560.04 vs. price of ₫9,820.00 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% below the Transportation median (#360 of 973)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC is a Vietnam based company engaged in the marine transportation of petroleum and petroleum products. It also offers shipping agency, ship brokerage, customs brokerage, and business travel and inbound tourism services. The other activities of the company are trading in petroleum and infrastructure; trading in materials, equipment, spare parts; and constructing civil, industrial, traffic works and technical infrastructure for urban area and industrial zone.
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