Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Land Securities Group's Beta is 1.5638.
Land Securities Group (FRA:LSU2) 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 REIT - Diversified subindustry, Land Securities 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.
Land Securities Group Beta vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Land Securities Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Land Securities Group'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.
Land Securities Group (FRA:LSU2) has a Beta of 1.5638 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 Land Securities Group and its competitors.
Is Land Securities Group's Beta too high?
Land Securities Group's current Beta is 1.5638. Overall, Land Securities Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Land Securities Group's Beta compare to VICI and WPC?
Land Securities Group's Beta of 1.5638 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Beta depends on the REITs 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 Land Securities Group and its competitors. Land Securities Group's current Beta is 1.5638. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Land Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Securities Group (FRA:LSU2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.10, compared to a current price of €7.73 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.5638. Land Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Land Securities Group (FRA:LSU2), the current Beta is 1.5638 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 Land Securities Group (FRA:LSU2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.73 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.10.
GuruFocus considers Land Securities Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LSU2:
Beta: 1.5638
GF Value™: €7.10 vs. price of €7.73 (8.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LSU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Land Securities Group PLC is a real estate investment trust engaged in buying, selling, developing, and managing commercial property in the United Kingdom. The company's real estate portfolio is made up of office, retail, and leisure spaces in the London and Greater London regions. Office locations in London's West End, offices in the City of London, and shopping centers comprise the majority of the value of Land Securities' total assets. The company derives nearly all of its revenue in the form of rental income from medium- to long-term leases with tenants. Land Securities' overall net rental income is fairly evenly split between revenue from its London office properties and its retail properties in Greater London. It segments as Office-led, Retail-led, Residential-led and Other assets.
62GF Score
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