Grafton Group (FRA:GN5) Beta: 0.8658 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


What is Grafton Group Beta?

Grafton Group FRA:GN5 -1.87% Beta is 0.8658 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Grafton Group's Beta is 0.8658.

Grafton Group  (FRA:GN5) 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)

Grafton Group Beta Related Terms

Grafton Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grafton Group's Beta can be seen below:

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* 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.

Grafton Group Beta Chart

Grafton Group Annual Data
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Grafton Group Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:GN5 vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Beta Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton 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.

Grafton Group Beta vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

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


Grafton 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 0.8658 mean?
Grafton Group (FRA:GN5) has a Beta of 0.8658 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 Grafton Group and its competitors.
Is Grafton Group's Beta too high?
Grafton Group's current Beta is 0.8658.
How does Grafton Group's Beta compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Beta of 0.8658 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. Grafton Group's current Beta is 0.8658. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (FRA:GN5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.95, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8658. 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 Grafton Group (FRA:GN5), the current Beta is 0.8658 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.

Grafton Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GROUF:USAGFTUl:UKGFTU:UK
Address Carmanhall Road, The Hive, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin, IRL, D18 Y2C9
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.