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Pal HoldingsPHS:PAL -1.38%53 Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:PAL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱2.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Transportation companies, Pal Holdings ranks better than 53.31% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Pal Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Pal Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PAL's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 53.31% of 983
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs PHS:PAL: 0.84
Pal Holdings (PHS:PAL) 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.
Pal Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Pal Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pal Holdings'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.
PHS:PAL vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Pal Holdings'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.
Pal Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pal Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pal Holdings'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 0.84 mean?
Pal Holdings (PHS:PAL) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Pal Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pal Holdings ranks #459 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Pal Holdings' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Pal Holdings' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.84. The Transportation industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. Pal Holdings' value of 0.84 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pal Holdings ranks #459 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pal Holdings' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pal Holdings ranks #459 out of 983 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Pal Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. Pal Holdings' value of 0.84 is 25% 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 a Transportation company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Transportation companies is 1.12, based on 983 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. Pal Holdings's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.84 is 25% 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 Pal Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pal Holdings's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pal Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pal Holdings (PHS:PAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱2.69, compared to a current price of ₱2.15 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.84 and 25% below the Transportation industry median of 1.12. Pal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Pal Holdings (PHS:PAL), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.84 as of Mar. 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 Pal Holdings (PHS:PAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pal Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱2.15 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱2.69.
GuruFocus considers Pal Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PAL:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 0.84
GF Value™: ₱2.69 vs. price of ₱2.15 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Transportation median (#459 of 983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pal Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in air transport of passengers and cargo within the Philippines and between the Philippines and several international destinations. Its revenues are mainly derived from rendering transportation services, and all sales are made to external customers.
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