Ernst Russ AG (HAM:ERAG) Beta: 1.0324 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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HAM:ERAG Ernst Russ AG HAM:ERAG
82 GF Score
Price €7.72
GF Value €4.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ernst Russ AG Beta?

Ernst Russ AG HAM:ERAG -1.28% 82 Beta is 1.0324 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:ERAG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.96 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 (2026-07-22), Ernst Russ AG's Beta is 1.0324.


Ernst Russ AG  (HAM:ERAG) 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)


Ernst Russ AG Beta Related Terms


Ernst Russ AG Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ernst Russ AG'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.

Ernst Russ AG Beta Chart

Ernst Russ AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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Ernst Russ AG Quarterly Data
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Ernst Russ AG Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Ernst Russ AG'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.


Ernst Russ AG Beta vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ernst Russ AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ernst Russ AG's Beta falls into.


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Ernst Russ AG 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 1.0324 mean?
Ernst Russ AG (HAM:ERAG) has a Beta of 1.0324 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ernst Russ AG and its competitors.
Is Ernst Russ AG's Beta too high?
Ernst Russ AG's current Beta is 1.0324. Overall, Ernst Russ AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ernst Russ AG's Beta compare to competitors?
Ernst Russ AG's Beta of 1.0324 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beta depends on the Transportation 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 Ernst Russ AG and its competitors. Ernst Russ AG's current Beta is 1.0324. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ernst Russ AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG (HAM:ERAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.96, compared to a current price of €7.72 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.0324. Ernst Russ AG'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 Ernst Russ AG (HAM:ERAG), the current Beta is 1.0324 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ernst Russ AG (HAM:ERAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.72 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.96. GuruFocus considers Ernst Russ AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:ERAG:

  • Beta: 1.0324
  • GF Value™: €4.96 vs. price of €7.72 (55.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Ernst Russ AG Business Description

Other Exchanges ERAG:Germany
Address Elbchaussee 370, Hamburg, DEU, 22609
Ernst Russ AG is a principal investment firm specializing in fund-of-fund investments. It operates in the Shipping and Alternative Investment segment. Within the Shipping segment, it focuses on structuring and asset management of investment vehicles for ships on its behalf and behalf of third parties. The Asset Classes, life insurance, secondary market, and aircraft are managed in the Alternative Investments segment. The firm's majority of revenue comes from Germany through the shipping segment.
82GF Score

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