Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Degree of Operating Leverage : -0.25 (As of Feb. 2026)

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
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What is Far Eastern University Degree of Operating Leverage?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU 87 Degree of Operating Leverage is -0.25 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱829.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 244 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 67.62% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Far Eastern University's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.25. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

PHS:FEU's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than
67.62% of 244 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1 vs PHS:FEU: -0.25

Far Eastern University  (PHS:FEU) 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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Far Eastern University Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University'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.

Far Eastern University Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Far Eastern University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Degree of Operating Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.39 3.14 1.23 1.40 0.53

Far Eastern University Quarterly Data
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PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University'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.


Far Eastern University Degree of Operating Leverage vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Far Eastern University Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Far Eastern University's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 2321.233 (Feb. 2026) / 2351.754 (Feb. 2025) - 1 )/( 5964.444 (Feb. 2026) / 5672.038 (Feb. 2025) - 1 )
=-0.013/0.0516
=-0.25***

* 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 -0.25 mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -0.25 as of Feb. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Far Eastern University and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #79 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Far Eastern University's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Far Eastern University's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -0.25. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #79 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #79 out of 244 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Far Eastern University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.00. 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 Education company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Education companies is 1.00, based on 244 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 Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱829.82, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -0.25. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -0.25 as of Feb. 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱800.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱829.82. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: -0.25
  • GF Value™: ₱829.82 vs. price of ₱800.00 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Far Eastern University Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
Far Eastern University Inc is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning comprising the following different institutes that offer specific courses, namely, the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, the Institute of Education, the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, the Institute of Nursing, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Institute of Law. The company's operating segment includes FEU Main, Trimestral Schools, and Other Schools. It generates maximum revenue from the FEU Main segment.
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