WRIV (White River Bancshares Co) Beta: 0.0777 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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WRIV White River Bancshares Co WRIV
64 GF Score
Price $64.38
GF Value $51.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is White River Bancshares Co Beta?

White River Bancshares Co WRIV 64 Beta is 0.0777 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WRIV with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.52 (Modestly Overvalued). 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 (2026-08-01), White River Bancshares Co's Beta is 0.0777.


White River Bancshares Co  (OTCPK:WRIV) 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)


White River Bancshares Co Beta Related Terms


White River Bancshares Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for White River Bancshares Co's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

White River Bancshares Co Beta Chart

White River Bancshares Co Annual Data
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White River Bancshares Co Quarterly Data
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WRIV vs SLBK, DIMC, AMBK: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, White River Bancshares Co'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.


White River Bancshares Co Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, White River Bancshares Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where White River Bancshares Co's Beta falls into.


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White River Bancshares Co 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 0.0777 mean?
White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) has a Beta of 0.0777 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for White River Bancshares Co and its competitors.
Is White River Bancshares Co's Beta too high?
White River Bancshares Co's current Beta is 0.0777. Overall, White River Bancshares Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does White River Bancshares Co's Beta compare to SLBK and DIMC?
White River Bancshares Co's Beta of 0.0777 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 White River Bancshares Co and its competitors. White River Bancshares Co's current Beta is 0.0777. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is White River Bancshares Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.52, compared to a current price of $64.38 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0777. White River Bancshares Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 White River Bancshares Co (WRIV), the current Beta is 0.0777 as of Aug. 01, 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 White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, White River Bancshares Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $64.38 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.52. GuruFocus considers White River Bancshares Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WRIV:

  • Beta: 0.0777
  • GF Value™: $51.52 vs. price of $64.38 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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


White River Bancshares Co Business Description

Address 3878 North Crossover Road, P. O. Box 8550, Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR, USA, 72703
White River Bancshares Co is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, it is engaged in providing a full range of financial services to individuals and commercial customers in Washington, Benton, Monroe, and Boone Counties in Arkansas. The Bank's primary deposit products are demand deposit accounts and certificates of deposit. Its primary lending products are real estate and commercial loans. The company portfolio segments includes Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial, Consumer, and Agricultural Production.
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