Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Beta is 1.0969.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) 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)
* 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Beta Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Beta vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a Beta of 1.0969 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Beta too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current Beta is 1.0969. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Beta compare to competitors?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Beta of 1.0969 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beta depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Beta is 1.0969. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹831.89, compared to a current price of ₹1,327.00 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.0969. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current Beta is 1.0969 as of Jun. 26, 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,327.00 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹831.89.
GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:
Beta: 1.0969
GF Value™: ₹831.89 vs. price of ₹1,327.00 (59.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
63GF Score
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