Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Sandfire Resources's Beta is 1.6230.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) 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)
Sandfire Resources Beta Related Terms
Sandfire Resources Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire 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.
Sandfire Resources Beta vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Beta of 1.6230 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' Beta too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Beta is 1.6230. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Beta compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' Beta of 1.6230 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current Beta is 1.6230. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.50, compared to a current price of A$19.67 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.6230. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Beta is 1.6230 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$19.67 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.50.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:
Beta: 1.6230
GF Value™: A$14.50 vs. price of A$19.67 (35.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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