Lumentum Holdings (XTER:LU2) Beta: 3.2871 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XTER:LU2 Lumentum Holdings Inc XTER:LU2
61 GF Score
Price €691.40
GF Value €80.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lumentum Holdings Beta?

Lumentum Holdings XTER:LU2 -6.66% 61 Beta is 3.2871 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:LU2 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Lumentum Holdings's Beta is 3.2871.


Lumentum Holdings  (XTER:LU2) 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)


Lumentum Holdings Beta Related Terms


Lumentum Holdings Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lumentum Holdings'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.
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Lumentum Holdings Beta Chart

Lumentum Holdings Annual Data
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Lumentum Holdings Quarterly Data
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XTER:LU2 vs MSI, HPE, CIEN: Beta Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings'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.


Lumentum Holdings Beta vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's Beta falls into.


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Lumentum Holdings 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 3.2871 mean?
Lumentum Holdings (XTER:LU2) has a Beta of 3.2871 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 Lumentum Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lumentum Holdings' Beta too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current Beta is 3.2871. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' Beta compare to MSI and HPE?
Lumentum Holdings' Beta of 3.2871 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beta depends on the Hardware 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 Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. Lumentum Holdings's current Beta is 3.2871. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumentum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings (XTER:LU2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.10, compared to a current price of €691.40 — trading 763.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 3.2871. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Lumentum Holdings (XTER:LU2), the current Beta is 3.2871 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 Lumentum Holdings (XTER:LU2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €691.40 is trading 763.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.10. GuruFocus considers Lumentum Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:LU2:

  • Beta: 3.2871
  • GF Value™: €80.10 vs. price of €691.40 (763.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:LU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lumentum Holdings Business Description

Address 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
61GF Score

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