Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) Beta: -0.6259 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:EGL Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust PLC LSE:EGL
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What is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Beta?

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust LSE:EGL +0.36% 31 Beta is -0.6259 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta is -0.6259.


Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust  (LSE:EGL) 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)


Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Beta Related Terms


Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust'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.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Beta Chart

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.73 1.08 1.10

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 1.08 1.05 1.10 1.40

LSE:EGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust'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.


Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta falls into.


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Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust 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 -0.6259 mean?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) has a Beta of -0.6259 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust and its competitors.
Is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta too high?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current Beta is -0.6259. Overall, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Beta of -0.6259 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 Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current Beta is -0.6259. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) has a current Beta of -0.6259. The current Beta is -0.6259. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL), the current Beta is -0.6259 as of Jun. 26, 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.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Business Description

Address 25 Southampton Buildings, London, GBR, WC2A 1AL
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust PLC is an investment trust engaged in portfolio investment. The investment objective of the Company is to achieve a high, secure dividend yield from its investment portfolio and to realise long-term growth in the capital value of the portfolio for the benefit of shareholders, while taking care to preserve shareholders' capital.
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