Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Beta is 0.2834.
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)
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Beta Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Beta vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Beta of 0.2834 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Beta too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Beta is 0.2834. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Beta compare to SBLK and DAC?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Beta of 0.2834 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beta depends on the Transportation 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Beta is 0.2834. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.77, compared to a current price of $25.56 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2834. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Beta is 0.2834 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.56 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.77.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Beta: 0.2834
GF Value™: $13.77 vs. price of $25.56 (85.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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