SBI (Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd) Beta: 0.4349 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Beta?

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd SBI -0.26% 30 Beta is 0.4349 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SBI with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-25), Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta is 0.4349.


Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd  (NYSE:SBI) 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)


Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Beta Related Terms


Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta can be seen below:

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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Beta Chart

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beta
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Semi-Annual Data
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SBI vs GLU, ERH, MCN: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd'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.


Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta falls into.


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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd 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 0.4349 mean?
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI) has a Beta of 0.4349 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta too high?
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's current Beta is 0.4349. Overall, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta compare to GLU and ERH?
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Beta of 0.4349 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 Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd and its competitors. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's current Beta is 0.4349. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI) has a current Beta of 0.4349. The current Beta is 0.4349. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI), the current Beta is 0.4349 as of Jul. 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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in municipal obligations. In addition, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in debt securities that are, at the time of investment, rated investment grade by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, of equivalent quality as determined by the investment manager.
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