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Clear Blue Technologies InternationalCBUTF -5.94% Degree of Operating Leverage is -8.40 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Clear Blue Technologies International ranks better than 88.4% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Clear Blue Technologies International's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.40. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
CBUTF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 88.4% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs CBUTF: -8.40
Clear Blue Technologies International (OTCPK:CBUTF) 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.
Clear Blue Technologies International Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Clear Blue Technologies International Degree of Operating 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.
Clear Blue Technologies International Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
CBUTF vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Clear Blue Technologies International'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.
Clear Blue Technologies International Degree of Operating Leverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Clear Blue Technologies International's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Blue Technologies International's Degree of Operating 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 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 -8.40 mean?
Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -8.40 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Clear Blue Technologies International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Blue Technologies International ranks #117 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Clear Blue Technologies International's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Clear Blue Technologies International's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -8.40. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Blue Technologies International ranks #117 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Clear Blue Technologies International's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Clear Blue Technologies International ranks #117 out of 1009 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Clear Blue Technologies International in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.93. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Semiconductors companies is 0.93, based on 1,009 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. 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 Clear Blue Technologies International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Blue Technologies International's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Blue Technologies International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -8.40. 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 Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -8.40 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.
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc is engaged in the business of developing and selling Smart Off-Grid power solutions and management services to the power, control, monitor, manage, and proactively service solar and hybrid-powered systems such as street lights, security systems, telecommunications systems, emergency power, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Company operates in three geographical areas: Canada, the United States of America, the Middle East, and Africa.
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