Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-02), Prospect Consumer Products's Beta is 0.7280.
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 Farm Products subindustry, Prospect Consumer Products'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.
Prospect Consumer Products Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Prospect Consumer Products's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prospect Consumer Products'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.
Prospect Consumer Products (BOM:543814) has a Beta of 0.7280 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Prospect Consumer Products and its competitors.
Is Prospect Consumer Products' Beta too high?
Prospect Consumer Products' current Beta is 0.7280. Overall, Prospect Consumer Products has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prospect Consumer Products' Beta compare to ADM and BG?
Prospect Consumer Products' Beta of 0.7280 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 Prospect Consumer Products and its competitors. Prospect Consumer Products's current Beta is 0.7280. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prospect Consumer Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prospect Consumer Products (BOM:543814) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹120.38, compared to a current price of ₹53.06 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7280. Prospect Consumer Products' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Prospect Consumer Products (BOM:543814), the current Beta is 0.7280 as of Jul. 02, 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 Prospect Consumer Products (BOM:543814) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prospect Consumer Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.06 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹120.38.
GuruFocus considers Prospect Consumer Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543814:
Beta: 0.7280
GF Value™: ₹120.38 vs. price of ₹53.06 (55.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543814 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prospect Consumer Products Ltd is engaged in the cashew trading business. It processes, trades, exports, and supplies natural and flavored cashew kernels under the brand DRIFRUTZ. The company also deals in cashew by-products such as husk, husk pellets, and shells. Its operations include a cashew processing plant near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, catering to both domestic and international markets. Revenue is generated through the sale and export of cashew kernels and related products across wholesale business-to-business channels.
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