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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-21), Galp Energia SGPS's Beta is -0.6058.
Galp Energia SGPS (STU:GZ5) 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)
Galp Energia SGPS Beta Related Terms
Galp Energia SGPS Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galp Energia SGPS'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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS Beta vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS (STU:GZ5) has a Beta of -0.6058 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's Beta too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current Beta is -0.6058. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's Beta compare to XOM and CVX?
Galp Energia SGPS's Beta of -0.6058 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beta depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. Galp Energia SGPS's current Beta is -0.6058. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS (STU:GZ5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.93, compared to a current price of €19.12 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.6058. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Galp Energia SGPS (STU:GZ5), the current Beta is -0.6058 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.
Is Galp Energia SGPS (STU:GZ5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.12 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.93.
GuruFocus considers Galp Energia SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GZ5:
Beta: -0.6058
GF Value™: €16.93 vs. price of €19.12 (12.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GZ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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