A business concept linking fixed costs to profit sensitivity, operating leverage measures how a change in sales volume impacts earnings. High leverage amplifies profits during growth but increases risk in downturns. Managers use it to assess scalability, while investors evaluate potential returns and stability in capital-intensive industries.
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