Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Smurfit WestRock's Beta is 1.0984.
Smurfit WestRock (LSE:SWR) 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)
Smurfit WestRock Beta Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Beta vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (LSE:SWR) has a Beta of 1.0984 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Beta too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Beta is 1.0984. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Beta compare to PKG and AMCR?
Smurfit WestRock's Beta of 1.0984 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beta depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Smurfit WestRock's current Beta is 1.0984. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (LSE:SWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.51, compared to a current price of £33.59 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.0984. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Smurfit WestRock (LSE:SWR), the current Beta is 1.0984 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 Smurfit WestRock (LSE:SWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £33.59 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £33.51.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SWR:
Beta: 1.0984
GF Value™: £33.51 vs. price of £33.59 (0.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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