Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-06), Magson Retail and Distribution's Beta is 0.9736.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) 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)
Magson Retail and Distribution Beta Related Terms
Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magson Retail and Distribution's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) has a Beta of 0.9736 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution's Beta too high?
Magson Retail and Distribution's current Beta is 0.9736. Overall, Magson Retail and Distribution has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magson Retail and Distribution's Beta compare to KR?
Magson Retail and Distribution's Beta of 0.9736 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Beta is 0.9736. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.99, compared to a current price of ₹171.40 — trading 88.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.9736. Magson Retail and Distribution's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON), the current Beta is 0.9736 as of Jul. 06, 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹171.40 is trading 88.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.99.
GuruFocus considers Magson Retail and Distribution to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAGSON:
Beta: 0.9736
GF Value™: ₹90.99 vs. price of ₹171.40 (88.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAGSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magson Retail and Distribution Business Description
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd is engaged in the retail and Distribution business of gourmet, frozen food, and specialty foods. The company operates retail stores through and own stores, jointly owned stores, and a franchise model under its brand name 'MagSon'. In addition, the company has a separate chocolate store that is operated under the brand name 'My Chocolate World'. . The brands running under the Company's name are, Goan Bakery, Nastabazar and My Chocolate World.
70GF Score
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