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Pediatrix Medical GroupFRA:PDC -0.89%29 Degree of Operating Leverage is 87.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PDC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks worse than 98.76% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Pediatrix Medical Group's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 87.90. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Pediatrix Medical Group's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PDC's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 98.76% of 646
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs FRA:PDC: 87.90
Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) 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.
Pediatrix Medical Group Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Pediatrix Medical Group Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pediatrix Medical Group'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.
Pediatrix Medical Group Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
FRA:PDC vs ADUS, GRDN, ASTH: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Pediatrix Medical Group'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.
Pediatrix Medical Group Degree of Operating Leverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pediatrix Medical Group's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pediatrix Medical Group'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 87.90 mean?
Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 87.90 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 Pediatrix Medical Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #638 out of 646 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Pediatrix Medical Group's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Pediatrix Medical Group's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 87.90. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.93. Pediatrix Medical Group's value of 87.90 is 9351.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #638 out of 646 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pediatrix Medical Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pediatrix Medical Group's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to ADUS and GRDN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #638 out of 646 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Pediatrix Medical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.93. Pediatrix Medical Group's value of 87.90 is 9351.6% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.93, based on 646 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. Pediatrix Medical Group's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 87.90 is 9351.6% 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 Pediatrix Medical Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Pediatrix Medical Group's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 87.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pediatrix Medical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.78, compared to a current price of €22.20 — trading 88.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 87.90 and 9351.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.93. Pediatrix Medical Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 87.90 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 Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pediatrix Medical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.20 is trading 88.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.78.
GuruFocus considers Pediatrix Medical Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PDC:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 87.90
GF Value™: €11.78 vs. price of €22.20 (88.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9351.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#638 of 646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pediatrix Medical Group Inc provides physician services to hospitals, intensive care units, and other medical units. The services provided by the company include maternal care for expectant mothers, intensive care for premature babies, cardiology care for infants suffering from heart defects, and anesthesia care during surgeries, among others. The company operates only under one segment which provides physician services including newborn, maternal-fetal, and other pediatric subspecialty care. It generates majority of the revenue through neonatology and other pediatric subspecialties.
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