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AERG (Applied Energetics) Degree of Operating Leverage : 2.02 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Applied Energetics Degree of Operating Leverage?

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 2.02. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

AERG's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
63.12% of 2413 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs AERG: 2.02

Applied Energetics Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating 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.

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Applied Energetics Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Applied Energetics Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Operating Leverage
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Applied Energetics Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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Competitive Comparison of Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating 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.


Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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Applied Energetics Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Applied Energetics's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( -9.672 (Mar. 2025) / -8.069 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )/( 2.503 (Mar. 2025) / 2.279 (Mar. 2024) - 1 )
=0.1987/0.0983
=2.02***

* 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 EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating 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.


Applied Energetics  (OTCPK:AERG) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Applied Energetics Business Description

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Address
9070 S. Rita Road, Suite 1500, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85747
Applied Energetics Inc specializes in laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. Its powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high-intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target or disrupt a mission. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. The company operates as one operating segment with a focus on the development and manufacture of high-performance lasers and optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems, for prospective defense, national security, industrial, biomedical, and scientific customers across the world.
Executives
Bradford Thomas Adamczyk director 16A HARSTON, 109 REPULSE BAY ROAD, REPULSE BAY K3 00000
Christopher Wayne Donaghey officer: CFO/COO 207 MCLEAN PL, SEVERNA PARK MD 21146
Gregory James Quarles director, officer: President and CEO 2480 W. RUTHRAUFF ROAD, SUITE 1400, TUSCAN AZ 85705
Schultz John E. Jr. director 2480 W RUTHRAUFF ROAD, SUITE 140 Q, TUCSON AZ 85705
Mary Payton O'hara director C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 9070 S. RITA ROAD, SUITE 1500, TUCSON AZ 85747
Jonathan Barcklow director, officer: Vice President and Secretary 6412 BRANDON AVE #335, SPRINGFIELDS VA 22150
George P Farley director, officer: CEO C/O ICAD, INC., 98 SPIT BROOK ROAD, SUITE 100, NASHUA NH 03062
Joseph Hayden 10 percent owner, officer: Vice Pres Business Development C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3716 E. COLUMBIA ST., STE 120, TUCSON AZ 85714
Humberto Astorga officer: Controller C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3590 EAST COLUMBIA STREET, TUCSON AZ 85714
Eric Lau officer: COO and VP of Engineering C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3590 EAST COLUMBIA STREET, TUCSON AZ 85714
John F Levy director C/O WASHINGTON PRIME GROUP INC., 180 EAST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS OH 43215
Mark Lister director C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3590 EAST COLUMBIA STREET, TUCSON AZ 85714
James M Feigley director C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3590 EAST COLUMBIA STREET, TUCSON AZ 85714
Dana A Marshall director, officer: President and CEO C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3716 EAST COLUMBIA ST., SUITE 120, TUCSON AZ 85714
Kenneth M Wallace officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC., 3716 E. COLUMBIA ST., STE 120, TUCSON AZ 85714

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