Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), SMA Solar Technology AG's Beta is 0.7128.
SMA Solar Technology AG (OTCPK:SMTGY) 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 Solar subindustry, SMA Solar Technology AG'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.
SMA Solar Technology AG Beta vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SMA Solar Technology AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMA Solar Technology AG'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.
SMA Solar Technology AG (SMTGY) has a Beta of 0.7128 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 SMA Solar Technology AG and its competitors.
Is SMA Solar Technology AG's Beta too high?
SMA Solar Technology AG's current Beta is 0.7128. Overall, SMA Solar Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMA Solar Technology AG's Beta compare to FSLR and NXT?
SMA Solar Technology AG's Beta of 0.7128 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 SMA Solar Technology AG and its competitors. SMA Solar Technology AG's current Beta is 0.7128. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMA Solar Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMA Solar Technology AG (SMTGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $5.91 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7128. SMA Solar Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 SMA Solar Technology AG (SMTGY), the current Beta is 0.7128 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 SMA Solar Technology AG (SMTGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMA Solar Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.91 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.
GuruFocus considers SMA Solar Technology AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTGY:
Beta: 0.7128
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $5.91 (58.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMA Solar Technology AG produces, develops, and sells systems and solutions for the efficient and sustainable generation, storage, and use of solar energy. Its products include PV and battery inverters, monitoring systems for PV systems, charging solutions for electric vehicles, as well as energy management systems, and digital services for the future energy supply. The company operates through the following segments: Home & Business Solutions and Large Scale & Project Solutions. The Large Scale & Project Solutions segment, which derives key revenue for the company, offers products, systems, and solutions around the globe for solar, storage, and hydrogen projects on a power plant scale, as well as for the transition of power grids toward a higher share of renewable energy.
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