PRSI (Portsmouth Square) Beta: -0.7356 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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PRSI Portsmouth Square Inc PRSI
52 GF Score
Price $6.80
GF Value $4.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Portsmouth Square Beta?

Portsmouth Square PRSI +22.74% 52 Beta is -0.7356 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRSI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-08), Portsmouth Square's Beta is -0.7356.


Portsmouth Square  (OTCPK:PRSI) 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)


Portsmouth Square Beta Related Terms


Portsmouth Square Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Portsmouth Square's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

Portsmouth Square Beta Chart

Portsmouth Square Annual Data
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Portsmouth Square Quarterly Data
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PRSI vs UOKAF, MAR, HLT: Beta Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Portsmouth Square'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.


Portsmouth Square Beta vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portsmouth Square's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Portsmouth Square's Beta falls into.


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Portsmouth Square 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 -0.7356 mean?
Portsmouth Square (PRSI) has a Beta of -0.7356 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Portsmouth Square and its competitors.
Is Portsmouth Square's Beta too high?
Portsmouth Square's current Beta is -0.7356. Overall, Portsmouth Square has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portsmouth Square's Beta compare to UOKAF and MAR?
Portsmouth Square's Beta of -0.7356 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beta depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Portsmouth Square and its competitors. Portsmouth Square's current Beta is -0.7356. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portsmouth Square stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portsmouth Square (PRSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.12, compared to a current price of $6.80 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.7356. Portsmouth Square's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Portsmouth Square (PRSI), the current Beta is -0.7356 as of Aug. 08, 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 Portsmouth Square (PRSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portsmouth Square stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.80 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.12. GuruFocus considers Portsmouth Square to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PRSI:

  • Beta: -0.7356
  • GF Value™: $4.12 vs. price of $6.80 (65% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PRSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Portsmouth Square Business Description

Address 1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90025
Portsmouth Square Inc is formed to acquire a hotel property in San Francisco, California through a California limited partnership, Justice Investors Limited Partnership. The company operates through two segments Hotel Operations and Investment Transactions. The Hotel Operations segment is engaged in the operation of hotel property referred as Hilton San Francisco Financial District and provides related facilities, including underground parking garage. The Investment Transactions segment includes the investment of cash in marketable securities and other investments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hotel Operations segment.
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