Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Amneal Pharmaceuticals's Beta is 0.8866.
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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Amneal Pharmaceuticals'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.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Beta vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Amneal Pharmaceuticals's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amneal Pharmaceuticals'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.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) has a Beta of 0.8866 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Amneal Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Beta too high?
Amneal Pharmaceuticals' current Beta is 0.8866. Overall, Amneal Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Beta compare to INDV and KNSA?
Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Beta of 0.8866 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beta depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Amneal Pharmaceuticals's current Beta is 0.8866. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amneal Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.57, compared to a current price of $17.24 — trading 127.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8866. Amneal Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), the current Beta is 0.8866 as of Jun. 27, 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amneal Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.24 is trading 127.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.57.
GuruFocus considers Amneal Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMRX:
Beta: 0.8866
GF Value™: $7.57 vs. price of $17.24 (127.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company operating in the U.S., India, and Ireland. With three reportable segments; Affordable Medicines, Specialty, and AvKARE. It develops, manufactures, and distributes a diverse portfolio of essential medicines. The Affordable Medicines segment, which derives maximum revenue, focuses on a wide range of dosage forms and delivery systems, contributing significantly to revenues. The Specialty segment promotes proprietary branded pharmaceuticals, particularly targeting the central nervous system and endocrine disorders. The AvKARE segment provides pharmaceuticals and medical products to governmental agencies, specializing in re-packaging and wholesale distribution, with a focus on offering consistent care and pricing to qualified entities.
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