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Polar Capital HoldingsPLRRF 83 Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLRRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 623 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Holdings ranks worse than 79.29% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Polar Capital Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.56. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Polar Capital Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
PLRRF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 79.29% of 623
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs PLRRF: 2.56
Polar Capital Holdings (OTCPK:PLRRF) 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.
Polar Capital Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Polar Capital Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polar Capital 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.
Polar Capital Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
PLRRF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital 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.
Polar Capital Holdings Degree of Operating Leverage vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Holdings's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital 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 2.56 mean?
Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 2.56 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 Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #494 out of 623 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Polar Capital Holdings' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Polar Capital Holdings' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.56. The Asset Management industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 2.56 is 402% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #494 out of 623 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Polar Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Holdings' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #494 out of 623 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Polar Capital Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 2.56 is 402% above 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 Asset Management company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Asset Management companies is 0.51, based on 623 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. Polar Capital Holdings's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 2.56 is 402% above 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 Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polar Capital Holdings's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.02, compared to a current price of $11.25 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.56 and 402% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.51. Polar Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 2.56 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 Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.25 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.02.
GuruFocus considers Polar Capital Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLRRF:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 2.56
GF Value™: $10.02 vs. price of $11.25 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 402% above the Asset Management median (#494 of 623)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polar Capital Holdings PLC is a specialist investment management company. It offers professional and institutional investors a range of geographical and sector funds. The company has long-only and absolute return funds in its product range. The company offers fundamental funds that are diversified by asset class, geography, sector, and structure. The company has one operating segment, which is investment management. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Rest of Europe, United States of America, and Rest of the world. The group's revenue-generating operations are in London and Zurich.
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