Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-10), HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's Beta is -0.5233.
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG (HAM:HHX) 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, HAMMONIA Schiffsholding 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.
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG Beta vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG'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.
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG (HAM:HHX) has a Beta of -0.5233 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG and its competitors.
Is HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's Beta too high?
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's current Beta is -0.5233. Overall, HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's Beta compare to KEX?
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's Beta of -0.5233 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 HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG and its competitors. HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's current Beta is -0.5233. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG (HAM:HHX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €284.56, compared to a current price of €374.00 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.5233. HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG (HAM:HHX), the current Beta is -0.5233 as of Jul. 10, 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 HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG (HAM:HHX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €374.00 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €284.56.
GuruFocus considers HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:HHX:
Beta: -0.5233
GF Value™: €284.56 vs. price of €374.00 (31.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HHX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HAMMONIA Schiffsholding AG is engaged in the acquisition, active management, and sale of investments in shipping companies. As the managing holding company, it manages the individual shipping investments of its respective subsidiaries, providing its customers with operational vessels. The company focuses on container and tank ships, with its portfolio of fleets comprising full container ships, crude oil, and product tankers. In addition, it holds investments in special-purpose vehicles, each of which charters in a multipurpose, heavy-lift vessel on a long-term basis via bareboat charter and out on a time charter basis.
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