Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Beta: 0.7458 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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STU:WQ7 Animalcare Group PLC STU:WQ7
77 GF Score
Price €3.00
GF Value €2.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Animalcare Group Beta?

Animalcare Group STU:WQ7 77 Beta is 0.7458 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WQ7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-24), Animalcare Group's Beta is 0.7458.


Animalcare Group  (STU:WQ7) 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)


Animalcare Group Beta Related Terms


Animalcare Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Animalcare Group's Beta can be seen below:

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Animalcare Group Beta Chart

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STU:WQ7 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Beta Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare 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.


Animalcare Group Beta vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Animalcare Group's Beta falls into.


STU:WQ7
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Animalcare Group PLC STU:WQ7
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Animalcare 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 0.7458 mean?
Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) has a Beta of 0.7458 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Animalcare Group and its competitors.
Is Animalcare Group's Beta too high?
Animalcare Group's current Beta is 0.7458. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Beta compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Animalcare Group's Beta of 0.7458 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beta depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. Animalcare Group's current Beta is 0.7458. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.85, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7458. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7), the current Beta is 0.7458 as of Jul. 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.85. GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WQ7:

  • Beta: 0.7458
  • GF Value™: €2.85 vs. price of €3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WQ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Animalcare Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ANCR:UK
Address Monks Cross Drive, Moorside, York, GBR, YO32 9LB
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
77GF Score

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