ARBV (American Riviera Bancorp) Beta: 0.6245 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ARBV American Riviera Bancorp ARBV
62 GF Score
Price $26.40
GF Value $22.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is American Riviera Bancorp Beta?

American Riviera Bancorp ARBV 62 Beta is 0.6245 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARBV with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), American Riviera Bancorp's Beta is 0.6245.


American Riviera Bancorp  (OTCPK:ARBV) 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)


American Riviera Bancorp Beta Related Terms


American Riviera Bancorp Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Riviera Bancorp's Beta 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.

American Riviera Bancorp Beta Chart

American Riviera Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.12 0.89 0.41 0.37 0.46

American Riviera Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ARBV vs PONT, MSWV, ENBP: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Riviera Bancorp'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.


American Riviera Bancorp Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Riviera Bancorp's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Riviera Bancorp's Beta falls into.


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American Riviera Bancorp Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.6245 mean?
American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) has a Beta of 0.6245 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors.
Is American Riviera Bancorp's Beta too high?
American Riviera Bancorp's current Beta is 0.6245. Overall, American Riviera Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Riviera Bancorp's Beta compare to PONT and MSWV?
American Riviera Bancorp's Beta of 0.6245 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors. American Riviera Bancorp's current Beta is 0.6245. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Riviera Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.79, compared to a current price of $26.40 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6245. American Riviera Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV), the current Beta is 0.6245 as of Jun. 25, 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 American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Riviera Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.40 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.79. GuruFocus considers American Riviera Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARBV:

  • Beta: 0.6245
  • GF Value™: $22.79 vs. price of $26.40 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Riviera Bancorp Business Description

Address 3780 State Street, 2nd floor, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93105
American Riviera Bancorp is a full-service community bank focused on serving the lending and deposit needs of businesses and consumers in its community. It provides commercial, residential mortgage, construction, and Small Business Administration lending services as well as convenient online and mobile technology. The full-service branches are located in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles.
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