Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), AMAG Austria Metall AG's Beta is 0.2393.
AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) 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 Aluminum subindustry, AMAG Austria Metall AG'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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Beta vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AMAG Austria Metall AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMAG Austria Metall AG'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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) has a Beta of 0.2393 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG's Beta too high?
AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Beta is 0.2393. Overall, AMAG Austria Metall AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMAG Austria Metall AG's Beta compare to AA and CENX?
AMAG Austria Metall AG's Beta of 0.2393 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beta depends on the Metals & Mining 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors. AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Beta is 0.2393. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.57, compared to a current price of €27.40 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2393. AMAG Austria Metall AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8), the current Beta is 0.2393 as of Jun. 25, 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.40 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.57.
GuruFocus considers AMAG Austria Metall AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AM8:
Beta: 0.2393
GF Value™: €26.57 vs. price of €27.40 (3.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AM8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMAG Austria Metall AG is engaged in the production, processing and distribution of aluminium, aluminium semi-finished products and cast products. The company operates through four segments: I) Metal, producing and marketing primary aluminium and managing price risk; ii) Casting, manufacturing aluminium casting alloys for automotive, engineering, and electrical industries; iii) Rolling, producing aluminium sheets, coils, and plates; and iv) Service, providing centralized operational and management support across the group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Rolling segment. Its geographical divisions include Austria, Western Europe, Rest of Europe, North America, and Asia, Oceania and other.
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