Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's Beta is 0.2308.
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 Biotechnology subindustry, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals'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.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alnylam Pharmaceuticals'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.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0HD2) has a Beta of 0.2308 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' Beta too high?
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' current Beta is 0.2308. Overall, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' Beta compare to RVMD and ONC?
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' Beta of 0.2308 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's current Beta is 0.2308. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alnylam Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0HD2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $521.88, compared to a current price of $298.72 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2308. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0HD2), the current Beta is 0.2308 as of Jun. 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.
Is Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0HD2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $298.72 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $521.88.
GuruFocus considers Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HD2:
Beta: 0.2308
GF Value™: $521.88 vs. price of $298.72 (42.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HD2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the study of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. RNAi is a naturally occurring biological pathway within cells for sequence-specific silencing and regulation of gene expression. Alnylam's commercial RNAi therapeutic products include Onpattro and Amvuttra (for hATTR amyloidosis), Givlaari (for acute hepatic porphyria), and Oxlumo (for primary hyperoxaluria type 1), all developed and commercialized by Alnylam. Plus, Leqvio (for hypercholesterolemia) and Qfitlia (for hemophilia A or B), which are being commercialized by Alnylam's partners, Novartis and Sanofi, respectively. It also has several clinical programs across various therapeutic areas, including cardio-metabolic diseases, neuroscience, and hematology.
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