USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Beta: 1.1327 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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FRA:2N2A USA Today Co Inc FRA:2N2A
51 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is USA Today Co Beta?

USA Today Co FRA:2N2A -2.72% 51 Beta is 1.1327 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-16), USA Today Co's Beta is 1.1327.


USA Today Co  (FRA:2N2A) 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)


USA Today Co Beta Related Terms


USA Today Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.

USA Today Co Beta Chart

USA Today Co Annual Data
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Beta
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USA Today Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: Beta Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.


USA Today Co Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's Beta falls into.


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USA Today Co 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 1.1327 mean?
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a Beta of 1.1327 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for USA Today Co and its competitors.
Is USA Today Co's Beta too high?
USA Today Co's current Beta is 1.1327. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Beta compare to SCHL and LEE?
USA Today Co's Beta of 1.1327 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. USA Today Co's current Beta is 1.1327. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1327. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current Beta is 1.1327 as of Jul. 16, 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:

  • Beta: 1.1327
  • GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


USA Today Co Business Description

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Address 175 Sully\'s Trail, Suite 203, Pittsford, NY, USA, 14534-4560
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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