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Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Proxim Wireless's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2010 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Proxim Wireless's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
PRXM's Degree of Operating Leverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 1.03 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Operating Leverage only.
Proxim Wireless (OTCPK:PRXM) 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.
Proxim Wireless Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Proxim Wireless Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proxim Wireless'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.
Proxim Wireless Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
PRXM vs OSAT, GTXO, DGDM: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Proxim Wireless'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.
Proxim Wireless Degree of Operating Leverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Proxim Wireless's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proxim Wireless'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 0.00 mean?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 as of Mar. 2010. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Proxim Wireless and its competitors.
Is Proxim Wireless' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Proxim Wireless' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00.
How does Proxim Wireless' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to OSAT and GTXO?
Proxim Wireless' Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.03. 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 Hardware company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Hardware companies is 1.03, based on 2,442 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 Proxim Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proxim Wireless's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proxim Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00. 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 Proxim Wireless (PRXM), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00 as of Mar. 2010. 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.
Proxim Wireless Corp provides solutions for broadband wireless networks for enterprises, governments, and service providers. Its systems enable a variety of wireless applications, including security and surveillance, VoIP, last-mile access, enterprise LAN, and point-to-point backhaul. The company's product offerings include the Edge 1000 series of wireless broadband solutions; the Stratum series of 5 GHz and 6 GHz fixed wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity; ORiNOCO AP-9200R, an IP67-rated outdoor access point; ProximVision, a cloud-enabled carrier management system and WLAN controller; and Link calculator and estimator tools. Proxim serves customers through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers.
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