Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT) Beta: 1.2341 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


What is Bio-Gene Technology Beta?

Bio-Gene Technology ASX:BGT Beta is 1.2341 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The stock has 2 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), Bio-Gene Technology's Beta is 1.2341.


Bio-Gene Technology  (ASX:BGT) 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)


Bio-Gene Technology Beta Related Terms


Bio-Gene Technology Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bio-Gene Technology'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.

Bio-Gene Technology Beta Chart

Bio-Gene Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.20 0.58 0.57 1.52 1.52

Bio-Gene Technology Semi-Annual Data
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 1.26 1.52 1.44 1.52 1.37

ASX:BGT vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beta Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Bio-Gene Technology'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.


Bio-Gene Technology Beta vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Bio-Gene Technology's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bio-Gene Technology's Beta falls into.



Bio-Gene Technology 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 1.2341 mean?
Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT) has a Beta of 1.2341 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 Bio-Gene Technology and its competitors.
Is Bio-Gene Technology's Beta too high?
Bio-Gene Technology's current Beta is 1.2341.
How does Bio-Gene Technology's Beta compare to VRTX and REGN?
Bio-Gene Technology's Beta of 1.2341 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Bio-Gene Technology and its competitors. Bio-Gene Technology's current Beta is 1.2341. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bio-Gene Technology stock overvalued right now?
Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT) has a current Beta of 1.2341. The current Beta is 1.2341. 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 Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT), the current Beta is 1.2341 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.

Bio-Gene Technology Business Description

Address 400 Collins Street, Level 6, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Bio-Gene Technology Ltd is an Australian company developing novel bio-insecticides to address the challenges of insecticide resistance and toxicity. Its products are based on a naturally occurring class of compounds to overcome resistance to control pests with minimal impact on human health and the environment. Bio-Gene's products have multiple applications across public health, crop protection, grain storage, and consumer use. The company operates in one business segment, being the conduct of research and development activities in the discovery of novel insecticides.