Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) Beta: -0.5048 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


LSE:HSM Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC LSE:HSM
31 GF Score
Price £3.00
GF Value £3.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Heath (Samuel) & Sons Beta?

Heath (Samuel) & Sons LSE:HSM 31 Beta is -0.5048 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSM with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.45 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 (2026-07-05), Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Beta is -0.5048.

Heath (Samuel) & Sons  (LSE:HSM) 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)

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Beta Related Terms

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Beta Chart

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Annual Data
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Heath (Samuel) & Sons Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:HSM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beta Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Beta falls into.


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Heath (Samuel) & Sons 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 -0.5048 mean?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) has a Beta of -0.5048 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Beta too high?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons' current Beta is -0.5048. Overall, Heath (Samuel) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Beta compare to TT and JCI?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Beta of -0.5048 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current Beta is -0.5048. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.45, compared to a current price of £3.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.5048. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM), the current Beta is -0.5048 as of Jul. 05, 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.45. GuruFocus considers Heath (Samuel) & Sons to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSM:

  • Beta: -0.5048
  • GF Value™: £3.45 vs. price of £3.00 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Heath (Samuel) & Sons Business Description

Address Leopold Street, Cobden Works, Birmingham, GBR, B12 OUJ
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of hardware and bathroom field products. The company's product collection includes Landmark Industrial, Landmark Pure, Style Moderne, Fairfield, Antique, Xenon, Novis, and Curzon. It has one business segment, which is the manufacture and marketing of products in the builder's hardware and bathroom field. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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