KCR Residential REIT (LSE:KCR) Beta: 0.0250 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is KCR Residential REIT Beta?

KCR Residential REIT LSE:KCR Beta is 0.0250 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-25), KCR Residential REIT's Beta is 0.0250.

KCR Residential REIT  (LSE:KCR) 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)

KCR Residential REIT Beta Related Terms

KCR Residential REIT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KCR Residential REIT'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.

KCR Residential REIT Beta Chart

KCR Residential REIT Annual Data
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KCR Residential REIT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:KCR vs AVB, EQR, ESS: Beta Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, KCR Residential REIT'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.

KCR Residential REIT Beta vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, KCR Residential REIT's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KCR Residential REIT's Beta falls into.


KCR Residential REIT 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 0.0250 mean?
KCR Residential REIT (LSE:KCR) has a Beta of 0.0250 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for KCR Residential REIT and its competitors.
Is KCR Residential REIT's Beta too high?
KCR Residential REIT's current Beta is 0.0250.
How does KCR Residential REIT's Beta compare to AVB and EQR?
KCR Residential REIT's Beta of 0.0250 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Beta depends on the REITs 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 KCR Residential REIT and its competitors. KCR Residential REIT's current Beta is 0.0250. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCR Residential REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCR Residential REIT (LSE:KCR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.10, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0250. 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 KCR Residential REIT (LSE:KCR), the current Beta is 0.0250 as of Jul. 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.

KCR Residential REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address c/o Gladstone House, 77-79 High Street, Egham, Surrey, GBR, TW20 9HY
KCR Residential REIT PLC is a real estate investment trust focused on the business of acquiring, developing and managing residential property predominantly for letting to third parties on long and short leases. The company's objective is to acquire and manage a substantial rented residential property portfolio in the UK that generates both income flow and capital appreciation for shareholders. The company holds various residential portfolios including the Cristal Apartments and a freehold portfolio of retirement homes called the Osprey portfolio. It generates the majority of its revenue from rental income.