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Stroeer SE KGaASOTDF 74 Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.55 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOTDF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Media - Diversified companies, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks better than 71.96% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Stroeer SE KGaA's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.55. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Stroeer SE KGaA's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
SOTDF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 71.96% of 988
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs SOTDF: -2.55
Stroeer SE KGaA (OTCPK:SOTDF) 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.
Stroeer SE KGaA Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Stroeer SE KGaA Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stroeer SE KGaA'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.
Stroeer SE KGaA Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
SOTDF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Stroeer SE KGaA'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.
Stroeer SE KGaA Degree of Operating Leverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Stroeer SE KGaA's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stroeer SE KGaA'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 -2.55 mean?
Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -2.55 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #277 out of 988 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Stroeer SE KGaA's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #277 out of 988 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stroeer SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stroeer SE KGaA's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #277 out of 988 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Stroeer SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.85. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Media - Diversified companies is 0.85, based on 988 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 Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stroeer SE KGaA's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.47, compared to a current price of $43.00 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.55. Stroeer SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.55 as of Jun. 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $43.00 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.47.
GuruFocus considers Stroeer SE KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SOTDF:
Degree of Operating Leverage: -2.55
GF Value™: $61.47 vs. price of $43.00 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stroeer SE & Co KGaA is a Germany-based holding company focused on promotional media services outside of the home. It operates in three main business segments, Out of Home (OOH) Media which generates key revenue, Digital & Dialog Media, and DaaS & E-commerce. The OOH Media segment encompasses the Group's entire OOH advertising business, comprising the Classic OOH, Digital OOH, and OOH services product groups. Digital & Dialog Media segment provides solutions for online advertising in the context of proprietary and third-party content. The scalable products marketed on this basis range from branding and storytelling to performance, native advertising, and social media. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Germany.
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