DPG (Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund) Beta: 0.6005 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


DPG Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Inc. DPG
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What is Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Beta?

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund DPG -0.07% 31 Beta is 0.6005 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates DPG with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-04), Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta is 0.6005.


Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund  (NYSE:DPG) 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)


Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Beta Related Terms


Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund'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.

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Beta Chart

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.19 1.02 0.68 0.62 0.53

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.62 0.62 0.61 0.53 0.52

DPG vs TWN, IQI, THW: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund'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.


Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta falls into.


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Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund 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 0.6005 mean?
Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund (DPG) has a Beta of 0.6005 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund and its competitors.
Is Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta too high?
Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's current Beta is 0.6005. Overall, Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta compare to TWN and IQI?
Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's Beta of 0.6005 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management 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 Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund and its competitors. Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's current Beta is 0.6005. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund stock overvalued right now?
Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund (DPG) has a current Beta of 0.6005. The current Beta is 0.6005. Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund (DPG), the current Beta is 0.6005 as of Jul. 04, 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.

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Business Description

Address 10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund Inc. is an investment fund, and its objective is to seek total return, derived mainly from a high level of current income, with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income and growth in current income, and secondarily from capital appreciation.
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