ITV (ITVPF) Degree of Operating Leverage : 12.59 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is ITV Degree of Operating Leverage?

ITV ITVPF 71 Degree of Operating Leverage is 12.59 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ITVPF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Media - Diversified companies, ITV ranks worse than 85.21% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. ITV's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.59. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

ITVPF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
85.21% of 987 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs ITVPF: 12.59

ITV  (OTCPK:ITVPF) 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.


ITV Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


ITV Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITV'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.

ITV Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

ITV Annual Data
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Degree of Operating Leverage
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ITVPF vs NXST, NMAX: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, ITV'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.


ITV Degree of Operating Leverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITV's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ITV Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

ITV'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
=( 482.698 (Jun. 2026) / 390.442 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )/( 4715.646 (Jun. 2026) / 4538.727 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )
=0.2363/0.039
=6.06***

* 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 12.59 mean?
ITV (ITVPF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 12.59 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 ITV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ITV ranks #841 out of 987 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is ITV's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
ITV's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 12.59. The Media - Diversified industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.87. ITV's value of 12.59 is 1347.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITV ranks #841 out of 987 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ITV has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITV's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITV ranks #841 out of 987 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places ITV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.87. ITV's value of 12.59 is 1347.1% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Media - Diversified companies is 0.87, based on 987 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. ITV's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 12.59 is 1347.1% 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 ITV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITV's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 12.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITV (ITVPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.38, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 12.59 and 1347.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.87. ITV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 ITV (ITVPF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 12.59 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 ITV (ITVPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.38. GuruFocus considers ITV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ITVPF:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 12.59
  • GF Value™: $1.38 vs. price of $1.20 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1347.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#841 of 987)

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


ITV Business Description

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ITV PLC is a broadcasting television company that owns, creates, and distributes the content on its platforms. The company's international content business, ITV Studios, produces programming for ITV's channels as well as other British broadcasters. The company's segment includes ITV Studios and Media and Entertainment. It generates maximum of its revenue from the ITV Studios segment.
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