FREVS (First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey) Beta: 0.6936 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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FREVS First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc FREVS
65 GF Score
Price $21.35
GF Value $17.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Beta?

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey FREVS 65 Beta is 0.6936 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FREVS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-19), First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta is 0.6936.


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey  (OTCPK:FREVS) 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)


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Beta Related Terms


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta can be seen below:

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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Beta Chart

First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beta
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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FREVS vs ELME, MRTI, CLPR: Beta Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey'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.


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Beta vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta falls into.


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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey 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 0.6936 mean?
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) has a Beta of 0.6936 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey and its competitors.
Is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta too high?
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's current Beta is 0.6936. Overall, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta compare to ELME and MRTI?
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's Beta of 0.6936 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey and its competitors. First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's current Beta is 0.6936. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $21.35 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6936. First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS), the current Beta is 0.6936 as of Aug. 19, 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 First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (FREVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.35 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10. GuruFocus considers First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FREVS:

  • Beta: 0.6936
  • GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $21.35 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FREVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 505 Main Street, Suite 400, Hackensack, NJ, USA, 07601
First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc operates in the real estate sector of the United States. It implies the investment in real estate properties and passing on a regular income and benefit of capital appreciation to its shareholders. The company operates in two reportable segments; commercial properties and residential properties. Its revenues consist of fixed rental income from its residential and commercial properties and additional rent in the form of expense reimbursements acquired from its income-producing commercial properties. The majority of revenue is derived from the Residential properties segment.
65GF Score

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$21.35
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