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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-31), SkyWater Technology's Beta is 2.2558.
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 Semiconductors subindustry, SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology Beta vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SkyWater Technology's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology (SKYT) has a Beta of 2.2558 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for SkyWater Technology and its competitors.
Is SkyWater Technology's Beta too high?
SkyWater Technology's current Beta is 2.2558. Overall, SkyWater Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWater Technology's Beta compare to AIP and AMBQ?
SkyWater Technology's Beta of 2.2558 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beta depends on the Semiconductors 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 SkyWater Technology and its competitors. SkyWater Technology's current Beta is 2.2558. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWater Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology (SKYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $32.46 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.2558. SkyWater Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT), the current Beta is 2.2558 as of Jul. 31, 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.46 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10.
GuruFocus considers SkyWater Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SKYT:
Beta: 2.2558
GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $32.46 (89.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SkyWater Technology Inc is a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play semiconductor foundry providing foundational-node manufacturing, advanced technology development, and advanced packaging services through an integrated, multi-site operating model. It operates within the United States, with fabrication and packaging facilities in Minnesota, Texas, and Florida.l. Its segments include: Legacy SkyWater: A pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Bloomington, Minnesota and advanced packaging services from its Kissimmee Florida facility; and SkyWater Texas: A high-volume manufacturer that offers manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Austin, Texas.
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