Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Ascentage Pharma Group International's Beta is 0.4750.
Ascentage Pharma Group International (OTCPK:ASPHF) 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)
Ascentage Pharma Group International Beta Related Terms
Ascentage Pharma Group International 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Ascentage Pharma Group International'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.
Ascentage Pharma Group International Beta vs Biotechnology Industry
Ascentage Pharma Group International 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.
Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) has a Beta of 0.4750 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ascentage Pharma Group International and its competitors.
Is Ascentage Pharma Group International's Beta too high?
Ascentage Pharma Group International's current Beta is 0.4750. Overall, Ascentage Pharma Group International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascentage Pharma Group International's Beta compare to VRTX and REGN?
Ascentage Pharma Group International's Beta of 0.4750 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beta depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ascentage Pharma Group International and its competitors. Ascentage Pharma Group International's current Beta is 0.4750. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascentage Pharma Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.61, compared to a current price of $4.53 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4750. Ascentage Pharma Group International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF), the current Beta is 0.4750 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentage Pharma Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.53 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.61.
GuruFocus considers Ascentage Pharma Group International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASPHF:
Beta: 0.4750
GF Value™: $6.61 vs. price of $4.53 (31.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASPHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascentage Pharma Group International Business Description
Ascentage Pharma Group International is a clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in the development and sales of novel small-scale therapies for cancers, hepatitis B virus, or HBV, and certain age-related diseases. It focuses on developing therapies that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis or programmed cell death. The Group has one reportable operating segment, which is discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies to address medical needs in hematological malignancies and currently has seven drug candidates in pipeline under research. The company's geographical segments include the United States and Mainland China.
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