Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Pyxus International's Beta is 0.0250.
Pyxus International (OTCPK:PYYX) 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 Tobacco subindustry, Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International Beta vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pyxus International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a Beta of 0.0250 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Pyxus International and its competitors.
Is Pyxus International's Beta too high?
Pyxus International's current Beta is 0.0250. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's Beta compare to RYM and CHUC?
Pyxus International's Beta of 0.0250 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Pyxus International and its competitors. Pyxus International's current Beta is 0.0250. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.15, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0250. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current Beta is 0.0250 as of Jun. 26, 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PYYX:
Beta: 0.0250
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $3.48 (10.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PYYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
46GF Score
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