Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-02), Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Beta is -0.2902.
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, Rhythm 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.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rhythm 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.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (MEX:RYTM) has a Beta of -0.2902 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Beta too high?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' current Beta is -0.2902. Overall, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Beta compare to MIRM and SYRE?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Beta of -0.2902 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's current Beta is -0.2902. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (MEX:RYTM) has a current Beta of -0.2902. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,874.87, compared to a current price of MXN1,866.76 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2902. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (MEX:RYTM), the current Beta is -0.2902 as of Jul. 02, 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (MEX:RYTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,866.76 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,874.87.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RYTM:
Beta: -0.2902
GF Value™: MXN1,874.87 vs. price of MXN1,866.76 (0.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RYTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapies for patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The company is focused on advancing its melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonists, including its main asset, IMCIVREE (setmelanotide), as a precision medicine designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. In addition, it has two early-stage investigational MC4R agonists in clinical development, RM-718 and bivamelagon, designed not to cause hyperpigmentation. The company is also focused on advancing potential candidates for congenital hyperinsulinism. It currently operates in two business segments: the United States, which generates maximum revenue, and International.
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