Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Degree of Operating Leverage : 37.59 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:LRK Lark Distilling Co Ltd ASX:LRK
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What is Lark Distilling Co Degree of Operating Leverage?

Lark Distilling Co ASX:LRK -3.49% 40 Degree of Operating Leverage is 37.59 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks worse than 92.68% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 37.59. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:LRK's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
92.68% of 205 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs ASX:LRK: 37.59

Lark Distilling Co  (ASX:LRK) 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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Lark Distilling Co Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co'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.

Lark Distilling Co Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Lark Distilling Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Degree of Operating Leverage
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Lark Distilling Co Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:LRK vs BF.B: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.


Lark Distilling Co Degree of Operating Leverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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Lark Distilling Co Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( -39.745 (Jun. 2026) / -6.074 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )/( 19.701 (Jun. 2026) / 17.169 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )
=5.5435/0.1475
=37.59***

* 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.

What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 37.59 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 37.59 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #190 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 37.59. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.53. Lark Distilling Co's value of 37.59 is 2356.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #190 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #190 out of 205 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Lark Distilling Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.53. Lark Distilling Co's value of 37.59 is 2356.9% 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 Operating Leverage for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.53, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lark Distilling Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 37.59 is 2356.9% 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 Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 37.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.89, compared to a current price of A$0.83 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 37.59 and 2356.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.53. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 37.59 as of Jun. 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.83 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.89. GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 37.59
  • GF Value™: A$0.89 vs. price of A$0.83 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2356.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#190 of 205)

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


Lark Distilling Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LRKKF:USA
Address 91-93 Macquarie Street, Level 1, Hobart, TAS, AUS, 7000
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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