Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Praxis Precision Medicines's Beta is 1.1561.
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)
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For the Biotechnology subindustry, Praxis Precision Medicines'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.
Praxis Precision Medicines Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Praxis Precision Medicines's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Praxis Precision Medicines'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.
Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) has a Beta of 1.1561 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 Praxis Precision Medicines and its competitors.
Is Praxis Precision Medicines' Beta too high?
Praxis Precision Medicines' current Beta is 1.1561. Overall, Praxis Precision Medicines has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Praxis Precision Medicines' Beta compare to KRYS and CYTK?
Praxis Precision Medicines' Beta of 1.1561 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 Praxis Precision Medicines and its competitors. Praxis Precision Medicines's current Beta is 1.1561. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Praxis Precision Medicines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.36, compared to a current price of $312.78 — trading 930.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1561. Praxis Precision Medicines' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX), the current Beta is 1.1561 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 Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praxis Precision Medicines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $312.78 is trading 930.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.36.
GuruFocus considers Praxis Precision Medicines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRAX:
Beta: 1.1561
GF Value™: $30.36 vs. price of $312.78 (930.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Praxis Precision Medicines Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for patients affected by central nervous system disorders characterized by a neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. The company applies genetic insights to the discovery and development of therapies for neurological disorders through two proprietary platforms: Cerebrum and Solidus. It has established a diversified, multimodal CNS portfolio with four clinical-stage product candidates across movement disorders and epilepsy, which include Ulixacaltamide, Relutrigine, Vormatrigine, and Elsunersen. The firm operates in only one segment and is focused on discovering and developing therapies for CNS disorders.
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