Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-28), Halozyme Therapeutics's Beta is 0.8681.
Halozyme Therapeutics (NAS:HALO) 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Halozyme Therapeutics'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.
Halozyme Therapeutics Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Halozyme Therapeutics's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halozyme Therapeutics'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.
Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) has a Beta of 0.8681 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Halozyme Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is Halozyme Therapeutics' Beta too high?
Halozyme Therapeutics' current Beta is 0.8681. Overall, Halozyme Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halozyme Therapeutics' Beta compare to IBRX and TECH?
Halozyme Therapeutics' Beta of 0.8681 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Halozyme Therapeutics and its competitors. Halozyme Therapeutics's current Beta is 0.8681. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halozyme Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.32, compared to a current price of $74.96 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8681. Halozyme Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO), the current Beta is 0.8681 as of Jun. 28, 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 Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halozyme Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.96 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.32.
GuruFocus considers Halozyme Therapeutics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HALO:
Beta: 0.8681
GF Value™: $90.32 vs. price of $74.96 (17% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HALO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing novel oncology therapies. The company seeks to create therapies focused on human enzymes that alter tumors. Halozyme focuses on developing its proprietary products in therapeutic areas with a focus on oncology, and licensing its technology to biopharmaceutical companies to collaboratively develop products. ENHANZE drug delivery technology was introduced with the proprietary enzyme rHuPH20, to facilitate the subcutaneous delivery of injected drugs and fluids, with the goal of improving the patient experience with rapid SC delivery and reduced treatment burden. The company's operations are based in the United States, with minimal long-lived assets located internationally.
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