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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.33. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
PLLWF's Degree of Operating Leverage is not ranked
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.49
vs PLLWF: 0.33
Polarean Imaging (OTCPK:PLLWF) 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.
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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.
Polarean Imaging Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Polarean Imaging Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polarean Imaging'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.
Polarean Imaging Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
PLLWF vs FOFA, BTCY, LFWD: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Polarean Imaging'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.
Polarean Imaging Degree of Operating Leverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polarean Imaging'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 0.33 mean?
Polarean Imaging (PLLWF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.33 as of Jun. 2025. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Polarean Imaging and its competitors.
Is Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Polarean Imaging's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.33. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.49. Polarean Imaging's value of 0.33 is 32.7% below this industry median.
How does Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to FOFA and BTCY?
Polarean Imaging's Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.33 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.49. Polarean Imaging's value of 0.33 is 32.7% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.49, based on 791 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. Polarean Imaging's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.33 is 32.7% 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 Polarean Imaging and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polarean Imaging's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polarean Imaging stock overvalued right now?
Polarean Imaging (PLLWF) has a current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.33. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 83.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.33 and 32.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.49. 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 Polarean Imaging (PLLWF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.33 as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Polarean Imaging PLC designs and manufactures medical drug-device combination companies operating in the high-resolution medical imaging market. Its only operating segment is the development and commercialization of gas polariser devices and ancillary instruments. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States of America and also has a presence in Canada and the United Kingdom. The company generates revenue from products and services such as Polarisers, Parts and Upgrades, Service, and other revenue. Its product portfolio includes 9820 129Xe Hyperpolarizer, 9800 129Xe Hyperpolarizer, Polarean 3777 129Xe Hyperpolarizer Upgrade Module, Polarean 2881 Polarization Measurement Station, and others.
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