Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), George Risk Industries's Beta is 0.2347.
George Risk Industries (OTCPK:RSKIA) 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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, George Risk Industries'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.
George Risk Industries Beta vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, George Risk Industries's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Risk Industries'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.
George Risk Industries (RSKIA) has a Beta of 0.2347 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 George Risk Industries and its competitors.
Is George Risk Industries' Beta too high?
George Risk Industries' current Beta is 0.2347. Overall, George Risk Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Risk Industries' Beta compare to SPCB and SNT?
George Risk Industries' Beta of 0.2347 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Business Services 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 George Risk Industries and its competitors. George Risk Industries's current Beta is 0.2347. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Risk Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Risk Industries (RSKIA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.64, compared to a current price of $18.99 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2347. George Risk Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 George Risk Industries (RSKIA), the current Beta is 0.2347 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 George Risk Industries (RSKIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Risk Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.99 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.64.
GuruFocus considers George Risk Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RSKIA:
Beta: 0.2347
GF Value™: $16.64 vs. price of $18.99 (14.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RSKIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Risk Industries Inc manufactures security products. The company is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of various products which include magnetic reed switches as well as keyboards and keyboard switches, proximity sensors, security alarm components, pool access alarms, electronic switching devices, low voltage raceway, wire, and cable installation tools, and various other sensors and devices. These security products are used in alarm system installations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors.
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