Fiera Capital (FRA:ZFS) Degree of Operating Leverage : 3.06 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:ZFS Fiera Capital Corp FRA:ZFS
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What is Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage?

Fiera Capital FRA:ZFS +0.80% 56 Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.06 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZFS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 623 Asset Management companies, Fiera Capital ranks worse than 83.79% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Fiera Capital's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.06. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

FRA:ZFS's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
83.79% of 623 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs FRA:ZFS: 3.06

Fiera Capital  (FRA:ZFS) 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.


Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fiera Capital'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.

Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Fiera Capital Annual Data
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Degree of Operating Leverage
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Fiera Capital Quarterly Data
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FRA:ZFS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fiera Capital'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.


Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fiera Capital's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fiera Capital Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Fiera Capital's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 62.09 (Jun. 2026) / 72.259 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )/( 405.062 (Jun. 2026) / 440.611 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )
=-0.1407/-0.0807
=1.74***

* 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 3.06 mean?
Fiera Capital (FRA:ZFS) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 3.06 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 Fiera Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #522 out of 623 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Fiera Capital's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Fiera Capital's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.06. The Asset Management industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51. Fiera Capital's value of 3.06 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #522 out of 623 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fiera Capital has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fiera Capital's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #522 out of 623 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Fiera Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51. Fiera Capital's value of 3.06 is 500% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Asset Management companies is 0.51, based on 623 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. Fiera Capital's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 3.06 is 500% 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 Fiera Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fiera Capital's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fiera Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiera Capital (FRA:ZFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.86, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.06 and 500% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.51. Fiera Capital's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Fiera Capital (FRA:ZFS), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.06 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 Fiera Capital (FRA:ZFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiera Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.86. GuruFocus considers Fiera Capital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZFS:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 3.06
  • GF Value™: €3.86 vs. price of €2.52 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Asset Management median (#522 of 623)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fiera Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRPF:USAFSZ:Canada
Address 1981 McGill College Avenue, Suite 1500, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3A 0H5
Fiera Capital Corp is an asset management firm that delivers customized and multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary, and private wealth clients. The company's operating segment is asset management services. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States of America, Europe, Middle East, & Africa, and Asia. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Canada.
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