Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Zuger Kantonalbank AG's Beta is 0.0543.
Zuger Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:ZUGER) 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Zuger Kantonalbank 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.
Zuger Kantonalbank AG Beta vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Zuger Kantonalbank AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zuger Kantonalbank AG'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.
Zuger Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:ZUGER) has a Beta of 0.0543 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Zuger Kantonalbank AG and its competitors.
Is Zuger Kantonalbank AG's Beta too high?
Zuger Kantonalbank AG's current Beta is 0.0543. Overall, Zuger Kantonalbank AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zuger Kantonalbank AG's Beta compare to competitors?
Zuger Kantonalbank AG's Beta of 0.0543 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 Zuger Kantonalbank AG and its competitors. Zuger Kantonalbank AG's current Beta is 0.0543. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zuger Kantonalbank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zuger Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:ZUGER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9,698.55, compared to a current price of CHF10,300.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0543. Zuger Kantonalbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Zuger Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:ZUGER), the current Beta is 0.0543 as of Jun. 24, 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 Zuger Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:ZUGER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zuger Kantonalbank AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF10,300.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9,698.55.
GuruFocus considers Zuger Kantonalbank AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ZUGER:
Beta: 0.0543
GF Value™: CHF9,698.55 vs. price of CHF10,300.00 (6.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ZUGER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zuger Kantonalbank AG is a cantonal, universal Swiss bank. The canton of Zug is the majority shareholder with just over half of the outstanding shares. The cantonal government also guarantees state protection of funds deposited with the bank. The bank's operations include retail banking, private banking, and corporate banking. Most of its products and services cater to residents in the canton of Zug. Products and offerings include traditional banking services, home financing, financial planning, asset management, corporate and real estate financing, pension planning, and succession planning. Most of the bank's net revenue consists of net interest income derived from mortgages.
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