Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) Beta: 0.1808 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Desoto Resources Beta?

Desoto Resources ASX:DES 36 Beta is 0.1808 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DES with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 1 warning sign 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), Desoto Resources's Beta is 0.1808.

Desoto Resources  (ASX:DES) 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)

Desoto Resources Beta Related Terms

Desoto Resources Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Desoto Resources'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.

Desoto Resources Beta Chart

Desoto Resources Annual Data
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Desoto Resources Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Desoto Resources'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.

Desoto Resources Beta vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Desoto Resources's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Desoto Resources's Beta falls into.


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Desoto Resources 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 0.1808 mean?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a Beta of 0.1808 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 Desoto Resources and its competitors.
Is Desoto Resources' Beta too high?
Desoto Resources' current Beta is 0.1808. Overall, Desoto Resources has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desoto Resources' Beta compare to competitors?
Desoto Resources' Beta of 0.1808 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beta depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Desoto Resources and its competitors. Desoto Resources's current Beta is 0.1808. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desoto Resources stock overvalued right now?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a current Beta of 0.1808. The current Beta is 0.1808. Desoto Resources' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Desoto Resources (ASX:DES), the current Beta is 0.1808 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.

Desoto Resources Business Description

Address 16/100 Railway Road, Daglish, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Desoto Resources Ltd is an exploration company with gold, rare earth, lithium, and base metal projects in Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia. Its portfolio includes the Fenton Gold Project, which hosts a gold system along the Fenton Shear Zone with drill results. The company focuses on advancing exploration through securing key tenements, permitting, and drilling. The company's projects provide exposure to both gold and rare earth elements. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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