Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) Beta: 0.4923 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


What is Kromek Group Beta?

Kromek Group FRA:4KM -3.33% Beta is 0.4923 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 (2026-06-26), Kromek Group's Beta is 0.4923.

Kromek Group  (FRA:4KM) 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)

Kromek Group Beta Related Terms

Kromek Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kromek Group'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.

Kromek Group Beta Chart

Kromek Group Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 0.45

Kromek Group Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 0.33 0.68 0.32 0.45 0.31

FRA:4KM vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beta Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek Group'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.

Kromek Group Beta vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kromek Group's Beta falls into.


Kromek Group 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 0.4923 mean?
Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) has a Beta of 0.4923 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kromek Group and its competitors.
Is Kromek Group's Beta too high?
Kromek Group's current Beta is 0.4923.
How does Kromek Group's Beta compare to COHR and KEYS?
Kromek Group's Beta of 0.4923 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beta depends on the Hardware 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. Kromek Group's current Beta is 0.4923. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4923. 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 Kromek Group (FRA:4KM), the current Beta is 0.4923 as of Jun. 26, 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.

Kromek Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KRMKF:USAKMK:UK4KM:Germany
Address Thomas Wright Way, NETPark, Durham County, Sedgefield, GBR, TS21 3FD
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.