Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Beta is -0.0870.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) 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)
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beta Related Terms
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beta Historical Data
* 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 REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beta vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) has a Beta of -0.0870 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Beta too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current Beta is -0.0870. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Beta compare to BXP and VNO?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Beta of -0.0870 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Beta is -0.0870. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,692.14, compared to a current price of MXN905.00 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0870. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE), the current Beta is -0.0870 as of Jun. 24, 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (MEX:ARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN905.00 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,692.14.
GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ARE:
Beta: -0.0870
GF Value™: MXN1,692.14 vs. price of MXN905.00 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Business Description
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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