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Silver Viper MineralsVIPRF +0.98%26 Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.24 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates VIPRF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,079 Metals & Mining companies, Silver Viper Minerals ranks better than 74.41% 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).
Silver Viper Minerals's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.24. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The industry rank for Silver Viper Minerals's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
VIPRF's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than 74.41% of 2079
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs VIPRF: 0.24
Silver Viper Minerals (OTCPK:VIPRF) 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.
Silver Viper Minerals Degree of Financial Leverage Related Terms
Silver Viper Minerals Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silver Viper Minerals'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.
Silver Viper Minerals Degree of Financial Leverage Chart
VIPRF vs HL: Degree of Financial Leverage Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Silver Viper Minerals'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.
Silver Viper Minerals Degree of Financial Leverage vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Silver Viper Minerals's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silver Viper Minerals'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 0.24 mean?
Silver Viper Minerals (VIPRF) has a Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.24 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 Silver Viper Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silver Viper Minerals ranks #532 out of 2079 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Silver Viper Minerals' Degree of Financial Leverage too high?
Silver Viper Minerals' current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.24. The Metals & Mining industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.90. Silver Viper Minerals' value of 0.24 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silver Viper Minerals ranks #532 out of 2079 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Silver Viper Minerals has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silver Viper Minerals' Degree of Financial Leverage compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Silver Viper Minerals ranks #532 out of 2079 companies for Degree of Financial Leverage. This puts Silver Viper Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.90. Silver Viper Minerals' value of 0.24 is 73.3% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Degree of Financial Leverage among Metals & Mining companies is 0.90, based on 2,079 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. Silver Viper Minerals's current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.24 is 73.3% 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 Silver Viper Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silver Viper Minerals's current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silver Viper Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Silver Viper Minerals (VIPRF) has a current Degree of Financial Leverage of 0.24. The current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.24 and 73.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.90. Silver Viper Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Silver Viper Minerals (VIPRF), the current Degree of Financial Leverage is 0.24 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.
Silver Viper Minerals Corp is an industrial mining company. Its principal business activities include the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Mexico. The company's project profile includes the La Virginia project, Coneto, and Cimarron Project.
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