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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-26), PACCAR's Beta is 0.3941.
PACCAR (HAM:PAE) 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)
PACCAR Beta Related Terms
PACCAR Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PACCAR'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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, PACCAR'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.
PACCAR Beta vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, PACCAR's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PACCAR'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.
PACCAR (HAM:PAE) has a Beta of 0.3941 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for PACCAR and its competitors.
Is PACCAR's Beta too high?
PACCAR's current Beta is 0.3941. Overall, PACCAR has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PACCAR's Beta compare to CNH and OSK?
PACCAR's Beta of 0.3941 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beta depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 PACCAR and its competitors. PACCAR's current Beta is 0.3941. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PACCAR stock overvalued right now?
PACCAR (HAM:PAE) has a current Beta of 0.3941. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.89, compared to a current price of €117.14 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.3941. PACCAR's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 PACCAR (HAM:PAE), the current Beta is 0.3941 as of Jul. 26, 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 PACCAR (HAM:PAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €117.14 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €75.89.
Key valuation signals for HAM:PAE:
Beta: 0.3941
GF Value™: €75.89 vs. price of €117.14 (54.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:PAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paccar is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the premium nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt, which are primarily sold in the Americas and Australia, and DAF, which primarily services Europe and South America. The trucks segment (74% sales) goes to market through a network of 2,200 independent dealers. Paccar maintains an internal finance subsidiary that provides retail and wholesale financing for customers and dealers (6% sales). In recent years, Paccar has aggressively expanded its parts business (20% of sales), including engines, axles, and transmissions for its own truck brands as well as independent producers. The company commands 30% of the Class 8 market share in North America and 15% of the heavy-duty market share in Europe.
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