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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -17.84. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (OTCPK:FREVS) 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.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey 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.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Annual Data
FREVS vs ELME, MRTI, CLPR: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey'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.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Degree of Operating Leverage vs REITs Industry
* 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 -17.84 mean?
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -17.84 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey ranks #56 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -17.84. Based on the distribution chart, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey ranks #56 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to ELME and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey ranks #56 out of 700 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.27. 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 REITs company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among REITs companies is 1.27, based on 700 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -17.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $21.35 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -17.84. First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -17.84 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.35 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10.
GuruFocus considers First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FREVS:
Degree of Operating Leverage: -17.84
GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $21.35 (24.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FREVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc operates in the real estate sector of the United States. It implies the investment in real estate properties and passing on a regular income and benefit of capital appreciation to its shareholders. The company operates in two reportable segments; commercial properties and residential properties. Its revenues consist of fixed rental income from its residential and commercial properties and additional rent in the form of expense reimbursements acquired from its income-producing commercial properties. The majority of revenue is derived from the Residential properties segment.
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