Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Universe Pharmaceuticals's Beta is 1.3692.
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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Beta vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Universe Pharmaceuticals's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a Beta of 1.3692 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' Beta too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current Beta is 1.3692. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' Beta compare to CBIH and PRFX?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' Beta of 1.3692 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Beta is 1.3692. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.22, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.3692. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current Beta is 1.3692 as of Jun. 26, 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.22.
GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UPC:
Beta: 1.3692
GF Value™: $5.22 vs. price of $2.77 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
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