Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-02), Helios Underwriting's Beta is 0.0169.
Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) 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 Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Helios Underwriting'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.
Helios Underwriting Beta vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Helios Underwriting's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Underwriting'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.
Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) has a Beta of 0.0169 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Helios Underwriting and its competitors.
Is Helios Underwriting's Beta too high?
Helios Underwriting's current Beta is 0.0169. Overall, Helios Underwriting has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Underwriting's Beta compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Helios Underwriting's Beta of 0.0169 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Beta depends on the Insurance 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 Helios Underwriting and its competitors. Helios Underwriting's current Beta is 0.0169. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Underwriting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.68, compared to a current price of £2.12 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0169. Helios Underwriting's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW), the current Beta is 0.0169 as of Jul. 02, 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 Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Underwriting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.12 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68.
GuruFocus considers Helios Underwriting to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HUW:
Beta: 0.0169
GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £2.12 (21.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HUW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Underwriting PLC provides investors with exposure to the Lloyd's insurance market through an actively managed portfolio of syndicate capacity. The Company's principal activity is to provide a limited liability investment for shareholders through participation in a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. It participates in the insurance business as an underwriting member of Lloyd's through wholly owned undertakings and investments in Limited Liability Vehicles (LLVs). The Company also provides syndicate research, advice on syndicate selection, and portfolio curation. Its core business purpose is to offer investors growth and returns from exposure to Lloyd's of London through investment income (dividends) and capital appreciation resulting from increases in NAV per share and share price.
55GF Score
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