Science Group (LSE:SAG) Beta: 0.3848 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:SAG Science Group PLC LSE:SAG
83 GF Score
Price £5.85
GF Value £4.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Science Group Beta?

Science Group LSE:SAG 83 Beta is 0.3848 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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), Science Group's Beta is 0.3848.


Science Group  (LSE:SAG) 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)


Science Group Beta Related Terms


Science Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Science Group'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.

Science Group Beta Chart

Science Group Annual Data
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Science Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beta Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.


Science Group Beta vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Science Group's Beta falls into.


LSE:SAG
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Science Group 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 0.3848 mean?
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Beta of 0.3848 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 Science Group and its competitors.
Is Science Group's Beta too high?
Science Group's current Beta is 0.3848. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Beta compare to VRSK and EFX?
Science Group's Beta of 0.3848 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Business Services 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 Science Group and its competitors. Science Group's current Beta is 0.3848. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.3848. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Beta is 0.3848 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.

Is Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62. GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:

  • Beta: 0.3848
  • GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Science Group Business Description

Address Harston Mill, Harston, Cambridge, GBR, CB22 7GG
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
83GF Score

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