Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), LiqTech International's Beta is 0.4458.
LiqTech International (NAS:LIQT) 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 Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International Beta vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LiqTech International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International (LIQT) has a Beta of 0.4458 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 LiqTech International and its competitors.
Is LiqTech International's Beta too high?
LiqTech International's current Beta is 0.4458. Overall, LiqTech International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiqTech International's Beta compare to BNET and CLWT?
LiqTech International's Beta of 0.4458 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products 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 LiqTech International and its competitors. LiqTech International's current Beta is 0.4458. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiqTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International (LIQT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4458. LiqTech International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 LiqTech International (LIQT), the current Beta is 0.4458 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 LiqTech International (LIQT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers LiqTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIQT:
Beta: 0.4458
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $0.85 (52.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIQT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LiqTech International Inc is a clean technology company which provides technology for gas and liquid purification by manufacturing ceramic silicon carbide filters. The company is renowned in three business areas: ceramic membranes and membrane incorporated liquid filtration systems, ceramic diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to control soot exhaust particles and black carbon emission from diesel engines, and plastic components for usage across various industries. The company's product portfolio consists of ceramic silicon membranes for liquid filtration, diesel particulate filters, Hybrid Technology Membranes and others. The Company operates through three reportable segments: Systems and Aftermarket, Filters and Membranes, and Components.
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