Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Warner Music Group's Beta is 0.6986.
Warner Music Group (NAS:WMG) 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)
Warner Music Group Beta Related Terms
Warner Music Group Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group's Beta can be seen below:
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For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music 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.
Warner Music Group Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group'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.
Warner Music Group (WMG) has a Beta of 0.6986 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 Warner Music Group and its competitors.
Is Warner Music Group's Beta too high?
Warner Music Group's current Beta is 0.6986. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Beta compare to TKO and NWSA?
Warner Music Group's Beta of 0.6986 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Warner Music Group and its competitors. Warner Music Group's current Beta is 0.6986. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group (WMG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.06, compared to a current price of $26.69 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6986. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Warner Music Group (WMG), the current Beta is 0.6986 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 Warner Music Group (WMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.69 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.06.
GuruFocus considers Warner Music Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WMG:
Beta: 0.6986
GF Value™: $35.06 vs. price of $26.69 (23.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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