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Operating Leverage
Operating leverage measures how sensitive a company's operating profit is to a change in revenue. High operating leverage amplifies gains when revenue grows — and losses when revenue falls.
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- Definition
- Why it matters
- Formula
- Units & benchmarks
- Key levers
- Where it shows up in cases
- How it's charted
- Worked example
- Common traps
- Industry nuances
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