FRMB (Forum Mobile) Degree of Operating Leverage : 0.00 (As of Jun. 2006)

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What is Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage?

Forum Mobile FRMB -99.00% Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00 as of Jun. 2006.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

FRMB's Degree of Operating Leverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.24
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Operating Leverage only.

Forum Mobile  (OTCPK:FRMB) 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.


Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forum Mobile'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.

Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

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FRMB vs DIRV, FULO, TOWTF: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Forum Mobile'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.


Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Forum Mobile Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( -18.1588 (Jun. 2006) / -0.1115 (Jun. 2005) - 1 )/( 27.2977 (Jun. 2006) / 13.7464 (Jun. 2005) - 1 )
=161.8592/0.9858
=164.19***

* 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 0.00 mean?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 as of Jun. 2006. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Forum Mobile and its competitors.
Is Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Forum Mobile's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00.
How does Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to DIRV and FULO?
Forum Mobile's Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.24. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.24, based on 361 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 Forum Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forum Mobile's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forum Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00. 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 Forum Mobile (FRMB), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00 as of Jun. 2006. 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.

Forum Mobile Business Description

Address 26 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10004
Forum Mobile Inc is a global Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) based in the USA. It specializes in MVNE, Mobile Services, Telecom, and cloud services. The company is active in a variety of complementary fields such as private banking, business development, and consulting, and provides hosting and trading platforms. Geographically the business activities are operated through the United States.