Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Formula Systems (1985)'s Beta is 1.4223.
Formula Systems (1985) (NAS:FORTY) 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)
* 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Formula Systems (1985)'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.
Formula Systems (1985) Beta vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Formula Systems (1985)'s Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formula Systems (1985)'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.
Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) has a Beta of 1.4223 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors.
Is Formula Systems (1985)'s Beta too high?
Formula Systems (1985)'s current Beta is 1.4223. Overall, Formula Systems (1985) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formula Systems (1985)'s Beta compare to IBM and ACN?
Formula Systems (1985)'s Beta of 1.4223 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Beta depends on the Software 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors. Formula Systems (1985)'s current Beta is 1.4223. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formula Systems (1985) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.11, compared to a current price of $106.50 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.4223. Formula Systems (1985)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY), the current Beta is 1.4223 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $106.50 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.11.
GuruFocus considers Formula Systems (1985) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FORTY:
Beta: 1.4223
GF Value™: $120.11 vs. price of $106.50 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd is an information technology company that is principally engaged through its directly and indirectly held investees in providing software consulting services, selling and marketing computer-based business solutions and hardware products from a wide range of domestic and international manufacturers, as well as developing proprietary software solutions. It delivers solutions in Israel and in numerous countries to customers with complex IT services needs. It designs and implements IT solutions and software systems that improve the productivity of customers' existing IT assets, enable them to effectively manage their operations and reduce their business risks in the face of changing business environments.
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