Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Xenetic Biosciences's Beta is 1.1797.
Xenetic Biosciences (NAS:XBIO) 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Xenetic Biosciences'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.
Xenetic Biosciences Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Xenetic Biosciences's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xenetic Biosciences'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.
Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) has a Beta of 1.1797 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Xenetic Biosciences and its competitors.
Is Xenetic Biosciences' Beta too high?
Xenetic Biosciences' current Beta is 1.1797. Overall, Xenetic Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xenetic Biosciences' Beta compare to PCSA and SILO?
Xenetic Biosciences' Beta of 1.1797 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Xenetic Biosciences and its competitors. Xenetic Biosciences's current Beta is 1.1797. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xenetic Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $2.95 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1797. Xenetic Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO), the current Beta is 1.1797 as of Jun. 27, 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 Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xenetic Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.95 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18.
GuruFocus considers Xenetic Biosciences to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XBIO:
Beta: 1.1797
GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $2.95 (29.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xenetic Biosciences Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing XCART, a personalized CAR T platform technology engineered to target patient-specific tumor neoantigens. The Company is initially advancing cell-based therapeutics targeting the unique B-cell receptor on the surface of an individual patient’s malignant tumor cells for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas. XCART has the potential to fuel a robust pipeline of therapeutic assets targeting high-value oncology indications. Additionally, Xenetic is leveraging PolyXen™, its proprietary drug delivery platform, by partnering with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. PolyXen™ has demonstrated its ability to improve the half-life and other pharmacological properties of next-generation biologic drugs. The Company has an exclusive license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. in the field of coagulation disorders and expects to earn royalty payments under this agreement.
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