The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) Beta: 0.5858 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


ASX:A2M The a2 Milk Co Ltd ASX:A2M
83 GF Score
Price A$6.85
GF Value A$6.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The a2 Milk Co Beta?

The a2 Milk Co ASX:A2M +1.03% 83 Beta is 0.5858 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:A2M with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), The a2 Milk Co's Beta is 0.5858.


The a2 Milk Co  (ASX:A2M) 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)


The a2 Milk Co Beta Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's Beta can be seen below:

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The a2 Milk Co Beta Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.04 0.28 0.66 0.43

The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.66 0.78 0.43 0.54

ASX:A2M vs KHC, GIS: Beta Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co'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.


The a2 Milk Co Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's Beta falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co 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 0.5858 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) has a Beta of 0.5858 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Beta too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Beta is 0.5858. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Beta compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's Beta of 0.5858 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beta depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current Beta is 0.5858. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.68, compared to a current price of A$6.85 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5858. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M), the current Beta is 0.5858 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$6.85 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.68. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:A2M:

  • Beta: 0.5858
  • GF Value™: A$6.68 vs. price of A$6.85 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A2M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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