Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Digital Workforce Services's Beta is -0.0102.
Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) 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, Digital Workforce Services'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.
Digital Workforce Services Beta vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digital Workforce Services's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Workforce Services'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.
Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) has a Beta of -0.0102 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Digital Workforce Services and its competitors.
Is Digital Workforce Services' Beta too high?
Digital Workforce Services' current Beta is -0.0102. Overall, Digital Workforce Services has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Workforce Services' Beta compare to IBM and ACN?
Digital Workforce Services' Beta of -0.0102 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 Digital Workforce Services and its competitors. Digital Workforce Services's current Beta is -0.0102. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Workforce Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.06, compared to a current price of €2.35 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0102. Digital Workforce Services' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4), the current Beta is -0.0102 as of Jun. 27, 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 Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Workforce Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.35 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.06.
GuruFocus considers Digital Workforce Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DQ4:
Beta: -0.0102
GF Value™: €4.06 vs. price of €2.35 (42.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DQ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Workforce Services PLC provides business automation and technology solutions. With the Digital Workforce Outsmart platform and services including Enterprise AI agents organizations transform knowledge work, reduce costs, accelerate digitization, grow revenue, and improve customer experience. Its Design Services include Business Process Study, Process Redesign for Automation, and Advisory Se; and its Automation Delivery Services include IA Talent Augmentation, Implementation Projects, and Training and Mentoring. Geographically it operates in Finland, Sweden, Other Nordics, UK, Other EU, and Outside EU; deriving majority of the revenue from Finland.
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