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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-13), ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's Beta is 3.7952.
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB (OSTO:EXPRS2) 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)
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB Beta Related Terms
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB 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 Biotechnology subindustry, ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB'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.
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB'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.
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB (OSTO:EXPRS2) has a Beta of 3.7952 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB and its competitors.
Is ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's Beta too high?
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's current Beta is 3.7952. Overall, ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's Beta compare to VRTX and REGN?
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's Beta of 3.7952 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB and its competitors. ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's current Beta is 3.7952. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB (OSTO:EXPRS2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.44, compared to a current price of kr1.46 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 3.7952. ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB (OSTO:EXPRS2), the current Beta is 3.7952 as of Jul. 13, 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 ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB (OSTO:EXPRS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr1.46 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.44.
GuruFocus considers ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:EXPRS2:
Beta: 3.7952
GF Value™: kr3.44 vs. price of kr1.46 (57.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:EXPRS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB Business Description
ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. It has developed a human clinical Phase III-validated technology platform, ExpreS2, for fast and efficient development and production of the active material in vaccines. The platform, under the brand GlycoX-S2, includes functionally modified glycosylation variants for enhanced immunogenicity and pharmacokinetics. Its product pipeline comprises ES2B-C001, a HER2-VLP-based vaccine in development for human breast cancer therapy and several exploratory vaccine projects targeting pathways validated by commercial monoclonal antibody products. Geographically, the company operates in the Nordics region and also has a presence in other countries.
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