Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Natural Alternatives International's Beta is 0.6738.
Natural Alternatives International (NAS:NAII) 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)
Natural Alternatives International Beta Related Terms
Natural Alternatives International 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Alternatives International'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.
Natural Alternatives International Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Alternatives International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Alternatives International's Beta falls into.
Natural Alternatives International 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.
Natural Alternatives International (NAII) has a Beta of 0.6738 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors.
Is Natural Alternatives International's Beta too high?
Natural Alternatives International's current Beta is 0.6738. Overall, Natural Alternatives International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Alternatives International's Beta compare to CTGL and COOT?
Natural Alternatives International's Beta of 0.6738 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beta depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors. Natural Alternatives International's current Beta is 0.6738. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Alternatives International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International (NAII) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.31, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6738. Natural Alternatives International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII), the current Beta is 0.6738 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.31.
GuruFocus considers Natural Alternatives International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NAII:
Beta: 0.6738
GF Value™: $5.31 vs. price of $2.49 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Alternatives International Business Description
Natural Alternatives International Inc is engaged in formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements. It offers vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements, as well as other healthcare products, to customers within the United States and internationally. Its business activity is operated through Private-Label Contract Manufacturing and Patent & Trademark Licensing segments. The company derives the majority of revenue from Private-Label Contract Manufacturing, which is engaged in providing manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute nutritional supplements and other healthcare products, whereas the Patent and Trademark Licensing segment includes royalty income from its license and supply agreements associated with the sale.
49GF Score
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