PFO (Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo) Beta: -0.1363 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PFO Flaherty & Crumrine Prfd Income Oppo PFO
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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta?

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo PFO -0.30% 33 Beta is -0.1363 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PFO with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta is -0.1363.


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo  (NYSE:PFO) 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)


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta Related Terms


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta can be seen below:

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Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beta
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Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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PFO vs CYPH, NMI, GGZ: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo'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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.1363 mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO) has a Beta of -0.1363 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo and its competitors.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's current Beta is -0.1363. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta compare to CYPH and NMI?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's Beta of -0.1363 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo and its competitors. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's current Beta is -0.1363. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO) has a current Beta of -0.1363. The current Beta is -0.1363. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO), the current Beta is -0.1363 as of Jun. 24, 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfd Income Oppo is the United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities which includes traditional preferred stocks eligible for the inter-corporate dividends received a deduction and fully taxable preferred securities.
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