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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-21), Pasithea Therapeutics's Beta is -0.0356.
Pasithea Therapeutics (NAS:KTTA) 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Pasithea Therapeutics'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.
Pasithea Therapeutics Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Pasithea Therapeutics's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pasithea Therapeutics'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.
Pasithea Therapeutics (KTTA) has a Beta of -0.0356 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Pasithea Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is Pasithea Therapeutics' Beta too high?
Pasithea Therapeutics' current Beta is -0.0356. Overall, Pasithea Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasithea Therapeutics' Beta compare to CELU and GRTX?
Pasithea Therapeutics' Beta of -0.0356 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Pasithea Therapeutics and its competitors. Pasithea Therapeutics's current Beta is -0.0356. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasithea Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Pasithea Therapeutics (KTTA) has a current Beta of -0.0356. The current Beta is -0.0356. Pasithea Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Pasithea Therapeutics (KTTA), the current Beta is -0.0356 as of Jul. 21, 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.
Pasithea Therapeutics Corp is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery, research, and development of treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other diseases, including RASopathies and certain cancers. It leveraging in the fields of neuroscience, translational medicine, and drug development. The disorders covered includes Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Schizophrenia. Companies pipelines includes PAS-004 (Macrocyclic Small Module[MEK1/2]), PAS-003 (Monoclonal antibody),PAS-001 (Small Module). The Company has reportable segment, which is the business of research and development of treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other diseases, including RASopathies and certain cancers.
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