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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-09-09), Adams Natural Resources Fund's Beta is 0.0415.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE:PEO) 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 Asset Management subindustry, Adams Natural Resources Fund'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.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Adams Natural Resources Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adams Natural Resources Fund'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.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) has a Beta of 0.0415 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Adams Natural Resources Fund and its competitors.
Is Adams Natural Resources Fund's Beta too high?
Adams Natural Resources Fund's current Beta is 0.0415. Overall, Adams Natural Resources Fund has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adams Natural Resources Fund's Beta compare to MFIC and MQY?
Adams Natural Resources Fund's Beta of 0.0415 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund and its competitors. Adams Natural Resources Fund's current Beta is 0.0415. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adams Natural Resources Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.76, compared to a current price of $29.31 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0415. Adams Natural Resources Fund's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO), the current Beta is 0.0415 as of Sep. 09, 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Natural Resources Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.31 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.76.
GuruFocus considers Adams Natural Resources Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEO:
Beta: 0.0415
GF Value™: $28.76 vs. price of $29.31 (1.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc is a non-diversified U.S. equity fund that invests in liquid energy and other natural resources stocks. The Fund's investment objectives are preservation of capital, reasonable income, and opportunity for capital gain. A majority of its assets are invested in the petroleum or natural resources industries or industries connected to them. It has broad flexibility to invest in stocks of varying capitalizations and predominantly invests in stocks found in the S&P 500 Energy and S&P 500 Materials sectors.
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