Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) Beta: 1.1279 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Maxeon Solar Technologies Beta?

Maxeon Solar Technologies STU:5QJ1 -17.00% Beta is 1.1279 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-21), Maxeon Solar Technologies's Beta is 1.1279.

Maxeon Solar Technologies  (STU:5QJ1) 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)

Maxeon Solar Technologies Beta Related Terms

Maxeon Solar Technologies Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxeon Solar Technologies's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Beta Chart

Maxeon Solar Technologies Annual Data
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Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 -1.76

Maxeon Solar Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.20 0.47 -1.76 -0.96

STU:5QJ1 vs APWL, GSLR, SUNE: Beta Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Beta vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Maxeon Solar Technologies's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maxeon Solar Technologies's Beta falls into.


Maxeon Solar Technologies 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 1.1279 mean?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) has a Beta of 1.1279 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies' Beta too high?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' current Beta is 1.1279.
How does Maxeon Solar Technologies' Beta compare to APWL and GSLR?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' Beta of 1.1279 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors. Maxeon Solar Technologies's current Beta is 1.1279. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.54, compared to a current price of €0.08 — trading 96.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1279. 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1), the current Beta is 1.1279 as of Jul. 21, 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges MAXNQ:USA5QJ1:Germany
Address 8 Marina Boulevard, No. 05-02, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore, SGP, 018981
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of premium solar technology. It owns and operates solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines. The company's primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line (formerly, P-Series) of shingled solar cells and panels. the Maxeon line of solar panels are the highest-efficiency solar panels on the market with an aesthetically pleasing design, and the Performance line of solar panels offers a high-value and cost-effective solution. It is targeted at residential and small-scale commercial customers across the globe. The company derives its revenue from the United States, Italy, and Rest of world.