Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Beta is 0.2260.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) 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)
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL'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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL Beta vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL'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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) has a Beta of 0.2260 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Beta too high?
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Beta is 0.2260. Overall, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Beta compare to LIN and SHW?
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Beta of 0.2260 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beta depends on the Chemicals 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Beta is 0.2260. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿42.62, compared to a current price of ฿50.00 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2260. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT), the current Beta is 0.2260 as of Jun. 27, 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿50.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿42.62.
GuruFocus considers Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BCT:
Beta: 0.2260
GF Value™: ฿42.62 vs. price of ฿50.00 (17.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL through its subsidiaries operates as a manufacturer and supplier of carbon black additives for distribution to international markets. Carbon black is the flagship business of the Aditya Birla Group. Its product offering categories include Rubber Products, Rubber - Birla Carbon 3000 Series, Specialty Products, Specialty Post-Treated Products, and Form Letters. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Thailand and also has a presence in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Other countries. The company serves Tires, Specialty Blacks and Mechanical Rubber Goods market.
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