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McCormick & Co Beta

What is the Beta of McCormick & Co?

The Beta of McCormick & Co., Inc. is 0.32

What is the definition of Beta?



BETA indicates whether a stock is more or less volatile than the market as a whole. A beta less than 1 indicates that the stock is less volatile than the market, while a beta more than 1 indicates that the stock is more volatile. Volatility is measured as the fluctuation of the price around the mean.

Beta is a measure of the risk arising from exposure to general market movements as opposed to idiosyncratic factors. The market portfolio of all investable assets has a beta of exactly 1. A beta below 1 can indicate either an investment with lower volatility than the market, or a volatile investment whose price movements are not highly correlated with the market. A beta greater than one generally means that the asset both is volatile and tends to move up and down with the market. Beta is important because it measures the risk of an investment that cannot be reduced by diversification. It does not measure the risk of an investment held on a stand-alone basis, but the amount of risk the investment adds to an already-diversified portfolio. In the capital asset pricing model, beta risk is the only kind of risk for which investors should receive an expected return higher than the risk-free rate of interest.

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What does McCormick & Co do?

mccormick & company, incorporated (nyse: mkc) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. in business for more than 125 years, mccormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. the mccormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust. no exceptions. our herbs and spices come from 40 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 135 countries and territories. our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. at mccormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion and collaborat

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