Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), SIIC Environment Holdings's Beta is 0.5259.
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)
* 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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, SIIC Environment 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.
SIIC Environment Holdings Beta vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SIIC Environment Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIIC Environment Holdings'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.
SIIC Environment Holdings (AWAEF) has a Beta of 0.5259 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 SIIC Environment Holdings and its competitors.
Is SIIC Environment Holdings' Beta too high?
SIIC Environment Holdings' current Beta is 0.5259. Overall, SIIC Environment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIIC Environment Holdings' Beta compare to AWK and WTRG?
SIIC Environment Holdings' Beta of 0.5259 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 SIIC Environment Holdings and its competitors. SIIC Environment Holdings's current Beta is 0.5259. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIIC Environment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SIIC Environment Holdings (AWAEF) has a current Beta of 0.5259. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5259. SIIC Environment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 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 SIIC Environment Holdings (AWAEF), the current Beta is 0.5259 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 SIIC Environment Holdings (AWAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIIC Environment Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
Key valuation signals for AWAEF:
Beta: 0.5259
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.12 (6.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd operates in water treatment, solid waste treatment, and other environment-related businesses. It designs and constructs water treatment systems and plants for private and public clients. In addition, the company constructs and operates water-related infrastructure under service concession arrangements that can last decades. Some projects are financed, built, and transferred to an external party at the end of the concession period. SIIC Environment has three operating segments; Water and Sludge Treatment (majority of total revenue), water supply and Waste-to-Energy. Activities related to Waste-to-Energy are granted under concession arrangements, and must meet a specified level of serviceability. The company operates in China.
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