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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Daido Steel Co's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.52. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 80.27% of 603
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs DAIDF: 8.52
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel 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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co Degree of Operating Leverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co'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 8.52 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 8.52 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #484 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 8.52. The Steel industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.31. Daido Steel Co's value of 8.52 is 550.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #484 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #484 out of 603 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.31. Daido Steel Co's value of 8.52 is 550.4% 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 Steel company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Steel companies is 1.31, based on 603 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. Daido Steel Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 8.52 is 550.4% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 8.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.96, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 112.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 8.52 and 550.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.31. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 8.52 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 112.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.96.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 8.52
GF Value™: $6.96 vs. price of $14.77 (112.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 550.4% above the Steel median (#484 of 603)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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