E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Beta: -0.4098 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


JSE:EMN E Media Holdings Ltd JSE:EMN
68 GF Score
Price R1.76
GF Value R2.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is E Media Holdings Beta?

E Media Holdings JSE:EMN -2.22% 68 Beta is -0.4098 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), E Media Holdings's Beta is -0.4098.


E Media Holdings  (JSE:EMN) 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)


E Media Holdings Beta Related Terms


E Media Holdings Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E Media Holdings's Beta can be seen below:

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E Media Holdings Beta Chart

E Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beta
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E Media Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:EMN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beta Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media 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.


E Media Holdings Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where E Media Holdings's Beta falls into.


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E Media 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 -0.4098 mean?
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) has a Beta of -0.4098 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for E Media Holdings and its competitors.
Is E Media Holdings' Beta too high?
E Media Holdings' current Beta is -0.4098. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Beta compare to NFLX and DIS?
E Media Holdings' Beta of -0.4098 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. E Media Holdings's current Beta is -0.4098. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.19, compared to a current price of R1.76 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4098. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN), the current Beta is -0.4098 as of Jun. 27, 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R1.76 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.19. GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EMN:

  • Beta: -0.4098
  • GF Value™: R2.19 vs. price of R1.76 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


E Media Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges EMH:South Africa
Address 4 Albury Road, Dunkeld West, Hyde Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
68GF Score

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