MLGF (Malaga Financial) Beta: 0.0276 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MLGF Malaga Financial Corp MLGF
55 GF Score
Price $21.47
GF Value $20.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malaga Financial Beta?

Malaga Financial MLGF -0.11% 55 Beta is 0.0276 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLGF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Malaga Financial's Beta is 0.0276.


Malaga Financial  (OTCPK:MLGF) 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)


Malaga Financial Beta Related Terms


Malaga Financial Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaga Financial'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.

Malaga Financial Beta Chart

Malaga Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.60 0.16 0.07 -0.07

Malaga Financial Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.60 0.16 0.07 -0.07

MLGF vs MRBK, EFSI, CBTN: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Malaga Financial'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.


Malaga Financial Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Malaga Financial's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malaga Financial's Beta falls into.


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Malaga Financial 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 0.0276 mean?
Malaga Financial (MLGF) has a Beta of 0.0276 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 Malaga Financial and its competitors.
Is Malaga Financial's Beta too high?
Malaga Financial's current Beta is 0.0276. Overall, Malaga Financial has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaga Financial's Beta compare to MRBK and EFSI?
Malaga Financial's Beta of 0.0276 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 Malaga Financial and its competitors. Malaga Financial's current Beta is 0.0276. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaga Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaga Financial (MLGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.18, compared to a current price of $21.47 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0276. Malaga Financial's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Malaga Financial (MLGF), the current Beta is 0.0276 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 Malaga Financial (MLGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaga Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.47 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.18. GuruFocus considers Malaga Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MLGF:

  • Beta: 0.0276
  • GF Value™: $20.18 vs. price of $21.47 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Malaga Financial Business Description

Address 2514 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA, 90274
Malaga Financial Corp is a full-service community bank. The bank is a real estate lender concentrating on financing apartments, construction projects, and single-family residences. Its operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money. Its customers consist of individuals and small-to-midsize businesses located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and adjoining areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California.
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