Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Super Micro Computer's Beta is 1.6541.
Super Micro Computer (STU:MS51) 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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Beta vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Super Micro Computer's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer (STU:MS51) has a Beta of 1.6541 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Super Micro Computer and its competitors.
Is Super Micro Computer's Beta too high?
Super Micro Computer's current Beta is 1.6541. Overall, Super Micro Computer has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Micro Computer's Beta compare to IONQ and P?
Super Micro Computer's Beta of 1.6541 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 Super Micro Computer and its competitors. Super Micro Computer's current Beta is 1.6541. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Micro Computer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer (STU:MS51) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.21, compared to a current price of €27.72 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.6541. Super Micro Computer's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Super Micro Computer (STU:MS51), the current Beta is 1.6541 as of Jun. 25, 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 Super Micro Computer (STU:MS51) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.72 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.21.
GuruFocus considers Super Micro Computer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:MS51:
Beta: 1.6541
GF Value™: €76.21 vs. price of €27.72 (63.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MS51 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
84GF Score
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