FMBRF (Famous Brands) Beta: -0.0379 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FMBRF Famous Brands Ltd FMBRF
84 GF Score
Price $3.05
GF Value $3.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Famous Brands Beta?

Famous Brands FMBRF 84 Beta is -0.0379 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Famous Brands's Beta is -0.0379.


Famous Brands  (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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)


Famous Brands Beta Related Terms


Famous Brands Beta Historical Data

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Famous Brands Beta Chart

Famous Brands Annual Data
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Famous Brands Semi-Annual Data
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FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beta Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.


Famous Brands Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's Beta falls into.


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Famous Brands 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 -0.0379 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Beta of -0.0379 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Famous Brands and its competitors.
Is Famous Brands' Beta too high?
Famous Brands' current Beta is -0.0379. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Beta compare to SYY and USFD?
Famous Brands' Beta of -0.0379 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. Famous Brands's current Beta is -0.0379. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0379. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Beta is -0.0379 as of Jun. 24, 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56. GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FMBRF:

  • Beta: -0.0379
  • GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Famous Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FBR:South Africa
Address 478 James Crescent, P.O. Box 2884, Halfway House, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
84GF Score

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