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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Casey's General Stores's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.93. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Casey's General Stores's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CS2's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 66.09% of 1106
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.125
vs FRA:CS2: 2.93
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) 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.
Casey's General Stores Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Casey's General Stores Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
FRA:CS2 vs WSM, ULTA, DKS: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Degree of Operating Leverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores'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 2.93 mean?
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 2.93 as of Apr. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Casey's General Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #731 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Casey's General Stores' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.93. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.13. Casey's General Stores' value of 2.93 is 160.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #731 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to WSM and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #731 out of 1106 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Casey's General Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.13. Casey's General Stores' value of 2.93 is 160.4% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.13, based on 1,106 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. Casey's General Stores's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 2.93 is 160.4% 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casey's General Stores's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €421.00, compared to a current price of €700.20 — trading 66.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.93 and 160.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.13. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.93 as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €700.20 is trading 66.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €421.00.
GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CS2:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 2.93
GF Value™: €421.00 vs. price of €700.20 (66.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#731 of 1106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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