First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Degree of Operating Leverage : 0.16 (As of Jun. 2026)

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PHS:FGEN First Gen Corp PHS:FGEN
66 GF Score
Price ₱25.25
GF Value ₱6.96
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What is First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage?

First Gen PHS:FGEN +1.00% 66 Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FGEN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, First Gen ranks better than 58.82% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. First Gen's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

PHS:FGEN's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than
58.82% of 408 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.935 vs PHS:FGEN: 0.16

First Gen  (PHS:FGEN) 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.


First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Gen'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.

First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

First Gen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Degree of Operating Leverage
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First Gen Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Degree of Operating Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 0.76 0.33 -0.32 0.16

First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, First Gen'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.


First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, First Gen's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Gen Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

First Gen'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
=( 21084.384 (Jun. 2026) / 7542.496 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )/( 24039.214 (Jun. 2026) / 1954.28 (Jun. 2025) - 1 )
=1.7954/11.3008
=0.16***

* 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 0.16 mean?
First Gen (PHS:FGEN) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.16 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 First Gen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #168 out of 408 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is First Gen's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
First Gen's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.16. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.94. First Gen's value of 0.16 is 82.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Gen ranks #168 out of 408 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Gen has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Gen's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #168 out of 408 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts First Gen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.94. First Gen's value of 0.16 is 82.9% below 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.94, based on 408 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. First Gen's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.16 is 82.9% below 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 First Gen and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Gen's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Gen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen (PHS:FGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.96, compared to a current price of ₱25.25 — trading 262.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.16 and 82.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.94. First Gen's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 12 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.16 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱25.25 is trading 262.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.96. GuruFocus considers First Gen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FGEN:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 0.16
  • GF Value™: ₱6.96 vs. price of ₱25.25 (262.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#168 of 408)

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


First Gen Business Description

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First Gen Corp is an independent electric utility company operating in the Philippines. First Gen develops, finances, builds, bids for, and operate power generation projects. The company generates a amount of Filipino energy needs through its portfolio of natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal power plants located in the country. Majority of the power generated by First Gen is produced through natural gas and geothermal fuel sources. It operates in six segments: FGPC, FGP, EDC and Subsidiaries, FGEN LNG, FNPC, and Prime Meridian. The company only operates in Philippines.
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