Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) Beta: 2.3816 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STU:5WS Watches of Switzerland Group PLC STU:5WS
87 GF Score
Price €8.05
GF Value €6.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Beta?

Watches of Switzerland Group STU:5WS -3.65% 87 Beta is 2.3816 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta is 2.3816.


Watches of Switzerland Group  (STU:5WS) 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)


Watches of Switzerland Group Beta Related Terms


Watches of Switzerland Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watches of Switzerland Group'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.

Watches of Switzerland Group Beta Chart

Watches of Switzerland Group Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beta
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Watches of Switzerland Group Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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STU:5WS vs TPR, SIG: Beta Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland Group'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.


Watches of Switzerland Group Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta falls into.


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Watches of Switzerland Group 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 2.3816 mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) has a Beta of 2.3816 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Beta is 2.3816. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta compare to TPR and SIG?
Watches of Switzerland Group's Beta of 2.3816 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Beta is 2.3816. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.26, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.3816. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS), the current Beta is 2.3816 as of Jun. 24, 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.05 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.26. GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WS:

  • Beta: 2.3816
  • GF Value™: €6.26 vs. price of €8.05 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5WS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watches of Switzerland Group Business Description

Address 2 Elland Road, Aurum House, Braunstone, Leicester, GBR, LE3 1TT
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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