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Iren SpAMIL:IRE -0.65%74 Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:IRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Utilities - Regulated companies, Iren SpA ranks worse than 56.8% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Iren SpA's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.17. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Iren SpA's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:IRE's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 56.8% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs MIL:IRE: 1.17
Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) 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.
Iren SpA Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Iren SpA Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iren SpA'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.
MIL:IRE vs SRE: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Iren SpA'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.
Iren SpA Degree of Operating Leverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Iren SpA's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iren SpA'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 1.17 mean?
Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 1.17 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 Iren SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #280 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Iren SpA's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Iren SpA's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.74. Iren SpA's value of 1.17 is 58.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #280 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iren SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iren SpA's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #280 out of 493 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Iren SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.74. Iren SpA's value of 1.17 is 58.1% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.74, based on 493 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. Iren SpA's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 1.17 is 58.1% 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 Iren SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iren SpA's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iren SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.29, compared to a current price of €2.46 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.17 and 58.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.74. Iren SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Iren SpA (MIL:IRE), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.17 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 Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iren SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.46 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.29.
GuruFocus considers Iren SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:IRE:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 1.17
GF Value™: €2.29 vs. price of €2.46 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#280 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:IRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iren SpA is a multi-service Italian utilities holding company that produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. It also provides district heating, water, and environmental services. Iren has five operating companies that include Iren Acqua Gas, Iren Energia (electricity and thermal production), Iren Mercato (sale of electricity, gas, and district heating), Iren Emilia (gas distribution), and Iren Ambiente (environmental services). The company primarily uses hydroelectric, cogeneration, and wind power as energy sources. The majority of revenue is derived from the distribution and sale of electricity and natural gas products and services.
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