BCO Mercantil de Investimentos (BSP:BMIN3) Beta: -0.6207 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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BSP:BMIN3 BCO Mercantil de Investimentos SA BSP:BMIN3
70 GF Score
Price R$21.49
GF Value R$36.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Beta?

BCO Mercantil de Investimentos BSP:BMIN3 70 Beta is -0.6207 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:BMIN3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-21), BCO Mercantil de Investimentos's Beta is -0.6207.


BCO Mercantil de Investimentos  (BSP:BMIN3) 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)


BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Beta Related Terms


BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BCO Mercantil de Investimentos'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.

BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Beta Chart

BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.14 -0.13 -0.24 -0.62 0.56

BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.62 -0.45 -0.75 0.56 -0.66

BSP:BMIN3 vs PNC, USB: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BCO Mercantil de Investimentos'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.


BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BCO Mercantil de Investimentos's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BCO Mercantil de Investimentos's Beta falls into.


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BCO Mercantil de Investimentos 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 -0.6207 mean?
BCO Mercantil de Investimentos (BSP:BMIN3) has a Beta of -0.6207 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for BCO Mercantil de Investimentos and its competitors.
Is BCO Mercantil de Investimentos' Beta too high?
BCO Mercantil de Investimentos' current Beta is -0.6207. Overall, BCO Mercantil de Investimentos has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCO Mercantil de Investimentos' Beta compare to PNC and USB?
BCO Mercantil de Investimentos' Beta of -0.6207 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 BCO Mercantil de Investimentos and its competitors. BCO Mercantil de Investimentos's current Beta is -0.6207. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCO Mercantil de Investimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCO Mercantil de Investimentos (BSP:BMIN3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.36, compared to a current price of R$21.49 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.6207. BCO Mercantil de Investimentos' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 BCO Mercantil de Investimentos (BSP:BMIN3), the current Beta is -0.6207 as of Jul. 21, 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 BCO Mercantil de Investimentos (BSP:BMIN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCO Mercantil de Investimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$21.49 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.36. GuruFocus considers BCO Mercantil de Investimentos to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:BMIN3:

  • Beta: -0.6207
  • GF Value™: R$36.36 vs. price of R$21.49 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:BMIN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BCO Mercantil de Investimentos Business Description

Other Exchanges BMIN4:Brazil
Address Rua Rio de Janeiro 654, 6 Andar, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30160912
BCO Mercantil de Investimentos SA provides capital financing for productive activities in short, medium and long term projects. It operates as a subsidiary of Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A.
70GF Score

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