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Outokumpu OyjOUTFF 59 Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.56 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OUTFF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 Steel companies, Outokumpu Oyj ranks better than 72.55% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Outokumpu Oyj's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.56. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Outokumpu Oyj's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
OUTFF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 72.55% of 601
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs OUTFF: -1.56
Outokumpu Oyj (OTCPK:OUTFF) 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.
Outokumpu Oyj Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Outokumpu Oyj Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Outokumpu Oyj'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.
OUTFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Outokumpu Oyj'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.
Outokumpu Oyj Degree of Operating Leverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Outokumpu Oyj's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outokumpu Oyj'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 -1.56 mean?
Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -1.56 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 Outokumpu Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Outokumpu Oyj ranks #165 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Outokumpu Oyj's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Outokumpu Oyj's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.56. Based on the distribution chart, Outokumpu Oyj ranks #165 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Outokumpu Oyj has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outokumpu Oyj's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Outokumpu Oyj ranks #165 out of 601 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Outokumpu Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.50. 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 Steel company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Steel companies is 1.50, based on 601 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 Outokumpu Oyj and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Outokumpu Oyj's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outokumpu Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.52, compared to a current price of $6.23 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.56. Outokumpu Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.56 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 Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outokumpu Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.23 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.52.
GuruFocus considers Outokumpu Oyj to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUTFF:
Degree of Operating Leverage: -1.56
GF Value™: $3.52 vs. price of $6.23 (77% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outokumpu Oyj is a steel and alloys maker. Its business is divided into three business areas, which are Europe, the Americas, and Ferrochrome. Europe derives the key revenue, which consists of both coil and plate operations. The high-volume and tailored standard stainless-steel grades are used, for example, in architecture, building and construction, transportation, catering and appliances, chemical, petrochemical and energy sectors, as well as other process industries. The Americas produces standard austenitic and ferritic grades as well as tailored products. Ferrochrome produces charge grade of ferrochrome and runs the chrome mine in Kemi and the ferrochrome smelter in Tornio, Finland. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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