Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Degree of Operating Leverage : 6.33 (As of Dec. 2025)

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IST:ALKA Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:ALKA
54 GF Score
Price ₺7.45
GF Value ₺5.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage?

Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS IST:ALKA -4.49% 54 Degree of Operating Leverage is 6.33 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates IST:ALKA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺5.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Forest Products companies, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 71.64% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.33. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

IST:ALKA's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
71.64% of 275 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs IST:ALKA: 6.33

Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS  (IST:ALKA) 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.


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Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.

Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
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Degree of Operating Leverage
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Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Quarterly Data
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Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.


Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 44.456689 (Dec. 2025) / -125.867593 (Dec. 2024) - 1 )/( 2885.759274 (Dec. 2025) / 2726.546111 (Dec. 2024) - 1 )
=-1.3532/0.0584
=-23.17***

* 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 6.33 mean?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 6.33 as of Dec. 2025. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #197 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 6.33. The Forest Products industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.14. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 6.33 is 455.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #197 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #197 out of 275 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.14. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 6.33 is 455.3% 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 Forest Products company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Forest Products companies is 1.14, based on 275 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. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 6.33 is 455.3% 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 6.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺5.65, compared to a current price of ₺7.45 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 6.33 and 455.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.14. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 6.33 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺7.45 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺5.65. GuruFocus considers Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:ALKA:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 6.33
  • GF Value™: ₺5.65 vs. price of ₺7.45 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 455.3% above the Forest Products median (#197 of 275)

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


Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Kirovakan Mevkii Kemalpasa, Gulab OSB, Izmir, TUR, 35730
Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper products. The company's main products are wood-free offset papers, coated papers, office papers and special papers. Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS sells most of its products in the turkey market. It exports to over 25 countries, especially in Europe. In addition, the Balkan countries, Russia and Africa are part of the company's customer portfolio. Its wood-free offset, coated and office papers are produced in Alkim Paper Production Plants. The firm operates a cogeneration plant that meets its energy requirements.
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