Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Beta is -0.2352.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) 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)
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Beta Related Terms
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Beta Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG'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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Beta vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG'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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Beta of -0.2352 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Beta too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Beta is -0.2352. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Beta of -0.2352 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beta depends on the Steel 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Beta is -0.2352. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.28, compared to a current price of €28.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2352. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Beta is -0.2352 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.28.
GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:
Beta: -0.2352
GF Value™: €41.28 vs. price of €28.00 (32.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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