Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), BioHarvest Sciences's Beta is 0.7184.
BioHarvest Sciences (NAS:BHST) 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, BioHarvest Sciences'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.
BioHarvest Sciences Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BioHarvest Sciences's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BioHarvest Sciences'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.
BioHarvest Sciences (BHST) has a Beta of 0.7184 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for BioHarvest Sciences and its competitors.
Is BioHarvest Sciences' Beta too high?
BioHarvest Sciences' current Beta is 0.7184. Overall, BioHarvest Sciences has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioHarvest Sciences' Beta compare to GWLL and CLNN?
BioHarvest Sciences' Beta of 0.7184 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 BioHarvest Sciences and its competitors. BioHarvest Sciences's current Beta is 0.7184. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioHarvest Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioHarvest Sciences (BHST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.57, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7184. BioHarvest Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 BioHarvest Sciences (BHST), the current Beta is 0.7184 as of Jun. 27, 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 BioHarvest Sciences (BHST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioHarvest Sciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.57.
GuruFocus considers BioHarvest Sciences to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BHST:
Beta: 0.7184
GF Value™: $8.57 vs. price of $2.77 (67.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BHST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BioHarvest Sciences Inc is the developer and owner of the patented bio-cell growth platform farming technology. The Company has two operating segments or business units: the Products business unit and the CDMO Services business unit. In identifying these operating segments, management generally follows the Company's service lines representing its main products and services. The Products Business Unit - Nutraceuticals: Research, development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of science-based health and wellness nutraceutical solutions which are manufactured and sold as dietary supplements, functional food and beverages. The CDMO Services Business Unit - comprising a Contract Development and Manufacturing Operation that offers pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and nutritions.
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