SMLKF (Synlait Milk) Beta: -0.1397 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SMLKF Synlait Milk Ltd SMLKF
33 GF Score
Price $0.97
GF Value $0.77
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Synlait Milk Beta?

Synlait Milk SMLKF 33 Beta is -0.1397 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-28), Synlait Milk's Beta is -0.1397.


Synlait Milk  (OTCPK:SMLKF) 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)


Synlait Milk Beta Related Terms


Synlait Milk Beta Historical Data

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Synlait Milk Beta Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
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SMLKF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Beta Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.


Synlait Milk Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk's Beta falls into.


SMLKF
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Synlait Milk 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 -0.1397 mean?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Beta of -0.1397 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Beta too high?
Synlait Milk's current Beta is -0.1397. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Beta compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Beta of -0.1397 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beta depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Beta is -0.1397. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Beta of -0.1397. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1397. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Beta is -0.1397 as of Jun. 28, 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.

Key valuation signals for SMLKF:

  • Beta: -0.1397
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.97 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Synlait Milk Business Description

Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
33GF Score

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