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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-28), Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Beta is 1.7076.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Norwegian Block Exchange AS'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 Block Exchange AS Beta vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Block Exchange AS'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 Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) has a Beta of 1.7076 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Norwegian Block Exchange AS and its competitors.
Is Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Beta too high?
Norwegian Block Exchange AS's current Beta is 1.7076. Overall, Norwegian Block Exchange AS has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Beta compare to MS and GS?
Norwegian Block Exchange AS's Beta of 1.7076 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beta depends on the Capital Markets 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 Block Exchange AS and its competitors. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's current Beta is 1.7076. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Block Exchange AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.47, compared to a current price of kr0.54 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.7076. Norwegian Block Exchange AS's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX), the current Beta is 1.7076 as of Jul. 28, 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 Block Exchange AS (OSL:NBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Block Exchange AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.54 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.47.
GuruFocus considers Norwegian Block Exchange AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NBX:
Beta: 1.7076
GF Value™: kr0.47 vs. price of kr0.54 (14.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norwegian Block Exchange AS is a financial services company that specializes in developing digital asset-based products. It is a cryptocurrency exchange serving the Nordic market, offering secure trading of digital assets, tokenization, custody solutions, and blockchain technology services for retail and institutional clients. NBX provides a compliant trading environment with robust security measures and transparent operations. The company has also issued a credit card with BTC cashback.
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