Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Sequoia Financial Group's Beta is 0.5180.
Sequoia Financial Group (ASX:SEQ) 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)
* 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 Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Sequoia Financial Group'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.
Sequoia Financial Group Beta vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Sequoia Financial Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sequoia Financial Group'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.
Sequoia Financial Group (ASX:SEQ) has a Beta of 0.5180 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Sequoia Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Sequoia Financial Group's Beta too high?
Sequoia Financial Group's current Beta is 0.5180. Overall, Sequoia Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sequoia Financial Group's Beta compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Sequoia Financial Group's Beta of 0.5180 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Sequoia Financial Group and its competitors. Sequoia Financial Group's current Beta is 0.5180. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sequoia Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sequoia Financial Group (ASX:SEQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.46, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 76.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5180. Sequoia Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Sequoia Financial Group (ASX:SEQ), the current Beta is 0.5180 as of Jun. 26, 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 Sequoia Financial Group (ASX:SEQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sequoia Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 76.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.46.
GuruFocus considers Sequoia Financial Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SEQ:
Beta: 0.5180
GF Value™: A$0.46 vs. price of A$0.11 (76.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sequoia Financial Group Ltd is a financial services company operating in Australia. Its segments include Licensee and Adviser Services, providing licensee services, financial planning, advice to investors, and corporate support such as equity capital markets, M&A advice, and investor relations. The Legal and Administration Services segment supports accountancy firms, dealer groups, financial planning, law firms, and trustees. The company offers licensing, business support, advice and coaching, compliance, education, legal document services, portfolio management, bespoke investments, and related services. All revenue is generated within Australia.
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