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AZO (AutoZone) Degree of Operating Leverage : 0.41 (As of Feb. 2025)


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What is AutoZone Degree of Operating Leverage?

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. AutoZone's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was 0.41. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

AZO's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than
59.7% of 1288 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs AZO: 0.41

AutoZone Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for AutoZone'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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AutoZone Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

AutoZone Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
Degree of Operating Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.39 1.37 1.00 0.86 1.52

AutoZone Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25
Degree of Operating 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 2.16 2.16 1.52 0.96 0.41

Competitive Comparison of AutoZone's Degree of Operating Leverage

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone'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.


AutoZone's Degree of Operating Leverage Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoZone Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

AutoZone's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 3756.09 (Feb. 2025) / 3684.877 (Feb. 2024) - 1 )/( 18672.518 (Feb. 2025) / 17830.562 (Feb. 2024) - 1 )
=0.0193/0.0472
=0.41***

* 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.


AutoZone  (NYSE:AZO) 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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AutoZone Business Description

Address
123 South Front Street, Memphis, TN, USA, 38103
AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and occasionally, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
Executives
Eric S. Gould officer: Sr. Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Philip B. Daniele officer: Sr. Vice President 123 S. FRONT STREET, DEPT. 8074, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Richard Craig Smith officer: Sr. Vice President 123 S. FRONT STREET, DEPT. 8074, MEMPHIS TN 38103
K. Michelle Borninkhof officer: Senior Vice President & CIO 123 FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Dennis W. Leriche officer: Sr. Vice President 123 FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Rhodes William C Iii officer: Senior Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, DEPT. 8074, MEMPHIS TN 38103
John Scott Murphy officer: Vice President, Controller 123 FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Jenna M. Bedsole officer: Sr. Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Grant E. Mcgee officer: Sr. Vice President 123 FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Domingo Hurtado officer: Sr. Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Mrkonic George R Jr director C/O BORDERS GROUP INC, 100 PHOENIX DRIVE, ANN ARBOR MI 48108
Thomas B Newbern officer: Sr. Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, DEPT. 8074, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Charles Iii Pleas officer: Vice President and Controller 123 S. FRONT STREET, DEPT. 8074, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Lindsay Lehman officer: SVP, Marketing 123 SOUTH FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Preston Frazer officer: Senior Vice President 123 SOUTH FRONT ST, MEMPHIS TN 38103