Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), G. Willi-Food International's Beta is 1.4427.
G. Willi-Food International (NAS:WILC) 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 Food Distribution subindustry, G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G. Willi-Food International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International (WILC) has a Beta of 1.4427 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 G. Willi-Food International and its competitors.
Is G. Willi-Food International's Beta too high?
G. Willi-Food International's current Beta is 1.4427. Overall, G. Willi-Food International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G. Willi-Food International's Beta compare to CVGW and AVO?
G. Willi-Food International's Beta of 1.4427 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. G. Willi-Food International's current Beta is 1.4427. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G. Willi-Food International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International (WILC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.65, compared to a current price of $32.00 — trading 104.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.4427. G. Willi-Food International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 G. Willi-Food International (WILC), the current Beta is 1.4427 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 G. Willi-Food International (WILC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.00 is trading 104.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.65.
GuruFocus considers G. Willi-Food International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WILC:
Beta: 1.4427
GF Value™: $15.65 vs. price of $32.00 (104.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WILC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products. The company is engaged, directly and through subsidiaries, in the design, import, marketing and distribution of a variety of over 650 food products. The principal product line includes Canned Vegetables and Pickles, Canned Fish, Canned Fruit, Edible Oils, Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products, Cereals, rice and pastas, and Other Products. The company has one reportable segment: Import- export, marketing and distribution of food products. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products.
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