Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Frequency Electronics's Beta is 1.4815.
Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency Electronics'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.
Frequency Electronics Beta vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frequency Electronics's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frequency Electronics'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.
Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) has a Beta of 1.4815 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors.
Is Frequency Electronics' Beta too high?
Frequency Electronics' current Beta is 1.4815. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' Beta compare to NTGR and CLFD?
Frequency Electronics' Beta of 1.4815 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beta depends on the Hardware 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. Frequency Electronics's current Beta is 1.4815. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.45, compared to a current price of €60.75 — trading 388% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.4815. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K), the current Beta is 1.4815 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.75 is trading 388% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.45.
GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:98K:
Beta: 1.4815
GF Value™: €12.45 vs. price of €60.75 (388% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
63GF Score
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