Verbund AG (WBO:VER) Beta: 0.1929 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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WBO:VER Verbund AG WBO:VER
70 GF Score
Price €58.80
GF Value €57.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Verbund AG Beta?

Verbund AG WBO:VER +0.26% 70 Beta is 0.1929 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:VER with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-05), Verbund AG's Beta is 0.1929.


Verbund AG  (WBO:VER) 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)


Verbund AG Beta Related Terms


Verbund AG Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verbund AG's Beta can be seen below:

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* 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.

Verbund AG Beta Chart

Verbund AG Annual Data
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Beta
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Verbund AG Quarterly Data
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Verbund AG Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verbund 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.


Verbund AG Beta vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verbund AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verbund AG's Beta falls into.


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Verbund AG 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 0.1929 mean?
Verbund AG (WBO:VER) has a Beta of 0.1929 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Verbund AG and its competitors.
Is Verbund AG's Beta too high?
Verbund AG's current Beta is 0.1929. Overall, Verbund AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbund AG's Beta compare to competitors?
Verbund AG's Beta of 0.1929 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Verbund AG and its competitors. Verbund AG's current Beta is 0.1929. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbund AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG (WBO:VER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.87, compared to a current price of €58.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1929. Verbund AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER), the current Beta is 0.1929 as of Aug. 05, 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.80 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.87. GuruFocus considers Verbund AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VER:

  • Beta: 0.1929
  • GF Value™: €57.87 vs. price of €58.80 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Verbund AG Business Description

Address Am Hof 6a, Vienna, AUT, 1010
Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.
70GF Score

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