JRVR (James River Group Holdings) Beta: -0.7163 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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JRVR James River Group Holdings Inc JRVR
58 GF Score
Price $4.03
GF Value $5.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is James River Group Holdings Beta?

James River Group Holdings JRVR -0.86% 58 Beta is -0.7163 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates JRVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.80 (Possible Value Trap). 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 (2026-08-19), James River Group Holdings's Beta is -0.7163.


James River Group Holdings  (NAS:JRVR) 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)


James River Group Holdings Beta Related Terms


James River Group Holdings Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for James River Group Holdings's Beta can be seen below:

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James River Group Holdings Beta Chart

James River Group Holdings Annual Data
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James River Group Holdings Quarterly Data
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JRVR vs FACO, OSG, MBI: Beta Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, James River Group Holdings'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.


James River Group Holdings Beta vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, James River Group Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James River Group Holdings's Beta falls into.


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James River Group Holdings 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 -0.7163 mean?
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) has a Beta of -0.7163 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for James River Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is James River Group Holdings' Beta too high?
James River Group Holdings' current Beta is -0.7163. Overall, James River Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James River Group Holdings' Beta compare to FACO and OSG?
James River Group Holdings' Beta of -0.7163 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Beta depends on the Insurance 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 James River Group Holdings and its competitors. James River Group Holdings's current Beta is -0.7163. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James River Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings (JRVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.80, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.7163. James River Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR), the current Beta is -0.7163 as of Aug. 19, 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.80. GuruFocus considers James River Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JRVR:

  • Beta: -0.7163
  • GF Value™: $5.80 vs. price of $4.03 (30.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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


James River Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 405, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 27517
James River Group Holdings Inc is a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies focused on underwriting small and middle market casualty risks within the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. The Company operates in two specialty property-casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance.
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