Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Allegro Microsystems's Beta is 2.5518.
Allegro Microsystems (NAS:ALGM) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* 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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Allegro Microsystems's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.
Allegro Microsystems Beta vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Allegro Microsystems's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Allegro Microsystems's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Allegro Microsystems (ALGM) has a Beta of 2.5518 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Allegro Microsystems and its competitors.
Is Allegro Microsystems' Beta too high?
Allegro Microsystems' current Beta is 2.5518. Overall, Allegro Microsystems has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Allegro Microsystems' Beta compare to QRVO and CRUS?
Allegro Microsystems' Beta of 2.5518 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Semiconductors company?
A good Beta depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Beta 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 Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Allegro Microsystems and its competitors. Allegro Microsystems's current Beta is 2.5518. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Allegro Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Allegro Microsystems (ALGM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.25, compared to a current price of $55.42 — trading 89.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.5518. Allegro Microsystems' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Allegro Microsystems (ALGM), the current Beta is 2.5518 as of Jun. 24, 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 Allegro Microsystems (ALGM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Allegro Microsystems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.42 is trading 89.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.25.
GuruFocus considers Allegro Microsystems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALGM:
Beta: 2.5518
GF Value™: $29.25 vs. price of $55.42 (89.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALGM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Allegro Microsystems Inc is a designer, developer, fabless manufacturer, and marketer of sensor ICs and application-specific analog power ICs for automotive and industrial markets. Its Sensor IC allows customers to precisely measure motion, speed, position, and current, and Power ICs include high-temperature and high-voltage capable motor drivers, power management, and LED driver ICs. Its products are divided into three categories: SENSE, which includes Current Sensors, Switches, and Latches, and Interface ICs among others; REGULATE, which includes Regulators, ClearPower Modules, and LED Drivers; and DRIVE, which includes BLDC Drivers, Brush DC, and others. Product-wise, the firm derives the majority of its revenue from sales of Magnetic sensors.
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