Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beta is 1.6875.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (OTCPK:NWARF) 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.
For the Airlines subindustry, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA'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.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Beta vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA'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.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NWARF) has a Beta of 1.6875 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and its competitors.
Is Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beta too high?
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's current Beta is 1.6875. Overall, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beta compare to DAL and UAL?
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beta of 1.6875 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beta depends on the Transportation 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and its competitors. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's current Beta is 1.6875. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NWARF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $1.63 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.6875. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NWARF), the current Beta is 1.6875 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NWARF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.63 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50.
GuruFocus considers Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NWARF:
Beta: 1.6875
GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $1.63 (8.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWARF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is an airline that operates short-haul flights across the Nordic countries and to destinations in Europe. The company has organized its operations into four functional business areas, including Commercial, Operations, Wideroe and Support Functions. With over three hundred routes in its network, Norwegian Air Shuttle provides passengers with quality flights at affordable fares. The company's focus is on low-cost air travel for passengers, and it believes in offering friendly and helpful service while maintaining operational excellence.
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