Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) Beta: -0.0748 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


What is Ermes Department Stores Beta?

Ermes Department Stores CYS:ERME +7.41% Beta is -0.0748 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-09), Ermes Department Stores's Beta is -0.0748.


Ermes Department Stores  (CYS:ERME) 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)


Ermes Department Stores Beta Related Terms


Ermes Department Stores Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ermes Department Stores'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.

Ermes Department Stores Beta Chart

Ermes Department Stores Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 -0.02 -0.05 -0.07 -0.04

Ermes Department Stores Semi-Annual Data
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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 -0.06 -0.07 -0.17 -0.04 -0.07

CYS:ERME vs DDS, M: Beta Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Ermes Department Stores'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.


Ermes Department Stores Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ermes Department Stores's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ermes Department Stores's Beta falls into.



Ermes Department Stores 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 -0.0748 mean?
Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) has a Beta of -0.0748 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ermes Department Stores and its competitors.
Is Ermes Department Stores' Beta too high?
Ermes Department Stores' current Beta is -0.0748.
How does Ermes Department Stores' Beta compare to DDS and M?
Ermes Department Stores' Beta of -0.0748 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Ermes Department Stores and its competitors. Ermes Department Stores's current Beta is -0.0748. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ermes Department Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0748. 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 Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME), the current Beta is -0.0748 as of Jul. 09, 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.

Ermes Department Stores Business Description

Address Mansion, Old Nicosia - Limassol Road, Shacolas, Athalassa, Nicosia, CYP, 1584
Ermes Department Stores PLC is engaged in operation of department stores. It sells fashion, cosmetics, toys, home goods and other goods and services for all ages and the family.