ISD (PGIM High Yield Fund) Beta: -0.2554 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ISD PGIM High Yield Fund Inc ISD
57 GF Score
Price $12.80
GF Value $18.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PGIM High Yield Fund Beta?

PGIM High Yield Fund ISD +0.95% 57 Beta is -0.2554 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta is -0.2554.


PGIM High Yield Fund  (NYSE:ISD) 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)


PGIM High Yield Fund Beta Related Terms


PGIM High Yield Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PGIM High Yield Fund'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.

PGIM High Yield Fund Beta Chart

PGIM High Yield Fund Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.12 -0.13 0.71 0.72 0.68

PGIM High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.72 0.74 0.68 -0.24

ISD vs GLAD, HPI, FINS: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PGIM High Yield Fund'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.


PGIM High Yield Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta falls into.


ISD
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PGIM High Yield Fund 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 -0.2554 mean?
PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) has a Beta of -0.2554 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta too high?
PGIM High Yield Fund's current Beta is -0.2554. Overall, PGIM High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta compare to GLAD and HPI?
PGIM High Yield Fund's Beta of -0.2554 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management 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 PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. PGIM High Yield Fund's current Beta is -0.2554. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $12.80 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2554. PGIM High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD), the current Beta is -0.2554 as of Jun. 25, 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.80 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16. GuruFocus considers PGIM High Yield Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISD:

  • Beta: -0.2554
  • GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $12.80 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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


PGIM High Yield Fund Business Description

Address 655 Broad Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ, USA, 07102
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, active in the financial services domain. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with its secondary objective being capital appreciation. It invests at least eighty percent of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments.
57GF Score

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