Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), 17 Education & Technology Group's Beta is 2.0293.
17 Education & Technology Group (NAS:YQ) 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)
17 Education & Technology Group Beta Related Terms
17 Education & Technology Group Beta Historical Data
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, 17 Education & Technology 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.
17 Education & Technology Group Beta vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 17 Education & Technology Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 17 Education & Technology 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.
17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) has a Beta of 2.0293 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group's Beta too high?
17 Education & Technology Group's current Beta is 2.0293. Overall, 17 Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 17 Education & Technology Group's Beta compare to FEDU and LMMY?
17 Education & Technology Group's Beta of 2.0293 can be compared against companies in the Education 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 an Education company?
A good Beta depends on the Education 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 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors. 17 Education & Technology Group's current Beta is 2.0293. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.29, compared to a current price of $2.15 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.0293. 17 Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ), the current Beta is 2.0293 as of Jun. 26, 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 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.15 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.29.
GuruFocus considers 17 Education & Technology Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YQ:
Beta: 2.0293
GF Value™: $2.29 vs. price of $2.15 (6.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
17 Education & Technology Group Business Description
17 Education & Technology Group Inc is engaged in providing education and education technology services in the People's Republic of China (PRC) with a focus on the Teaching and Learning SaaS offerings. It offers smart, in-school, teaching and learning SaaS offerings assist students, teachers, schoolmasters and educational authorities across China. It also offer other educational products and services that complement students' in-school learning. Geographically group operates in China.
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