Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Heritage Global's Beta is -0.3992.
Heritage Global (FRA:LGC) 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)
Heritage Global Beta Related Terms
Heritage Global Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heritage Global'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Heritage Global'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.
Heritage Global Beta vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Heritage Global's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heritage Global'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.
Heritage Global (FRA:LGC) has a Beta of -0.3992 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 Heritage Global and its competitors.
Is Heritage Global's Beta too high?
Heritage Global's current Beta is -0.3992. Overall, Heritage Global has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heritage Global's Beta compare to MATH and GSIW?
Heritage Global's Beta of -0.3992 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beta depends on the Capital Markets 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 Heritage Global and its competitors. Heritage Global's current Beta is -0.3992. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heritage Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Global (FRA:LGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.93, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.3992. Heritage Global's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Heritage Global (FRA:LGC), the current Beta is -0.3992 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 Heritage Global (FRA:LGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.93.
GuruFocus considers Heritage Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LGC:
Beta: -0.3992
GF Value™: €1.93 vs. price of €1.03 (46.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heritage Global Inc values and monetizes industrial and financial assets by providing acquisition, disposition, valuation, and lending services for surplus and distressed assets. It operates in four segments. The Auction and Liquidation segment, which operates as a full-service auction, appraisal, and asset advisory firm, includes the acquisition of turnkey manufacturing facilities and used industrial machinery and equipment. The Refurbishment & Resale segment acquires, refurbishes, and supplies specialized laboratory equipment. Brokerage segment, through NLEX, brokers charged-off receivables in the U.S. and Canada on behalf of financial institutions. The Specialty Lending segment, which provides specialty financing solutions to investors in charged-off and nonperforming asset portfolios.
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