MCEM (Monarch Cement Co) Beta: 0.4226 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


MCEM Monarch Cement Co MCEM
84 GF Score
Price $282.00
GF Value $201.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Monarch Cement Co Beta?

Monarch Cement Co MCEM +0.71% 84 Beta is 0.4226 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-12), Monarch Cement Co's Beta is 0.4226.


Monarch Cement Co  (OTCPK:MCEM) 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)


Monarch Cement Co Beta Related Terms


Monarch Cement Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Monarch Cement Co'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.

Monarch Cement Co Beta Chart

Monarch Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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Monarch Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MCEM vs RMIX, PHCI, SMID: Beta Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch Cement Co'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.


Monarch Cement Co Beta vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Monarch Cement Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Monarch Cement Co's Beta falls into.


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Monarch Cement Co 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 0.4226 mean?
Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Beta of 0.4226 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Monarch Cement Co and its competitors.
Is Monarch Cement Co's Beta too high?
Monarch Cement Co's current Beta is 0.4226. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Cement Co's Beta compare to RMIX and PHCI?
Monarch Cement Co's Beta of 0.4226 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beta depends on the Building Materials 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 Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. Monarch Cement Co's current Beta is 0.4226. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4226. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Beta is 0.4226 as of Jul. 12, 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94. GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCEM:

  • Beta: 0.4226
  • GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Monarch Cement Co Business Description

Address 449 1200 Street, P.O. Box 1000, Humboldt, KS, USA, 66748-0900
Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.
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