SOLE (Sole Elite Group) Degree of Operating Leverage : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage?

Sole Elite Group SOLE Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00 as of Dec. 2014.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

SOLE's Degree of Operating Leverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 1.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Operating Leverage only.

Sole Elite Group  (NAS:SOLE) 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.


Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sole Elite Group'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.

Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

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Sole Elite Group Semi-Annual Data
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SOLE vs FORD, JCLY, TLF: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Sole Elite Group'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.


Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.



Sole Elite Group Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 39.607 (Dec. 2014) / 29.238 (Dec. 2013) - 1 )/( 113.912 (Dec. 2014) / 85.817 (Dec. 2013) - 1 )
=0.3546/0.3274
=1.08***

* 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?
Sole Elite Group (SOLE) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 as of Dec. 2014. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Sole Elite Group and its competitors.
Is Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Sole Elite Group's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00.
How does Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to FORD and JCLY?
Sole Elite Group's Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.08. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 1,036 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 Sole Elite Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sole Elite Group'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 Sole Elite Group stock overvalued right now?
Sole Elite Group (SOLE) 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 Sole Elite Group (SOLE), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.00 as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Sole Elite Group Business Description

Sole Elite Group Ltd was formed on December 10, 2014. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of designing, producing and selling shoe soles. It has four product lines: RB soles, MD soles, single color IP sole and dual color IP sole products. Its manufacturing facilities in China are located in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, which has a high concentration of footwear industry participants. Sports shoe soles are made of various materials, such as EVA, RB, PU, TPE, and TPU. The core materials of shoe soles are EVA and RB. The principal raw materials used in the production of its products are EVA, rubber, TPU, color dyes and other chemical additives. Its raw materials are sourced suppliers in the PRC located in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, which is close to its production facilities. It sells products to sportswear manufacturers that are based in China, including a number of companies in the athletic wear market, including Li-Ning, 361º, ERKE and Anta. It also sells products to OEM footwear companies for international athletic brands, such as Taiwan Ching Luh, which is an OEM footwear company that is a supplier to Adidas, Reebok, Mizuno and Under Armour in Asia. Customers use its products as components in the athletic footwear that it sells to end consumers, athletic wear companies and shoe distributors. Its customer includes Fujian Ching Luh Shoes Co., Ltd., which is an OEM footwear company that is a supplier to Adidas, Reebok, Mizuno and Under Armour. Its direct competition comes from various shoe sole production companies in China, such as Multi Sports Holding Ltd., Victory New Materials Limited Company, Fenghua SoleTech AG, Tai Ya Shoes Co., Ltd., Mao Tai (Fujian) Soles Co., Ltd. and Xing Quan International Sports Holdings Limited. It currently hold four PRC patents. The Company is subject to all China's national and local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection, foreign currency, property ownership and taxation.