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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Six Flags Entertainment's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 694.51. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Six Flags Entertainment's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
FUN's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 99.52% of 828
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs FUN: 694.51
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) 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.
Six Flags Entertainment Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Six Flags Entertainment Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Six Flags Entertainment'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.
Six Flags Entertainment Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
FUN vs PRKS, LUCK, PTON: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Six Flags Entertainment'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.
Six Flags Entertainment Degree of Operating Leverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Six Flags Entertainment's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Six Flags Entertainment'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 694.51 mean?
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 694.51 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 Six Flags Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #824 out of 828 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Six Flags Entertainment's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Six Flags Entertainment's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 694.51. The Travel & Leisure industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.98. Six Flags Entertainment's value of 694.51 is 70768.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #824 out of 828 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Six Flags Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Six Flags Entertainment's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to PRKS and LUCK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #824 out of 828 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Six Flags Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.98. Six Flags Entertainment's value of 694.51 is 70768.4% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.98, based on 828 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. Six Flags Entertainment's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 694.51 is 70768.4% 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 Six Flags Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Six Flags Entertainment's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 694.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Six Flags Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.46, compared to a current price of $16.73 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 694.51 and 70768.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.98. Six Flags Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 Six Flags Entertainment (FUN), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 694.51 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 Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Six Flags Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.73 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.46.
GuruFocus considers Six Flags Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FUN:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 694.51
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $16.73 (46.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70768.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#824 of 828)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp is North America's regional amusement resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, around 15 separately gated water parks, and nine resort properties across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It provides coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts, and a portfolio of beloved intellectual properties such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and PEANUTS. The parks are family-oriented, with recreational facilities for people of all ages, and provide clean and attractive environments with exciting rides and immersive entertainment. The Company generates revenue from sales of admission to the amusement parks and water parks, from purchases of food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, from the sale of accommodations and other extra-charge.
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