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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-26), Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Beta is -0.0135.
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)
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Beta Related Terms
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Hwa Fong Rubber (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.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Beta vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Fong Rubber (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.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) has a Beta of -0.0135 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL and its competitors.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Beta too high?
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's current Beta is -0.0135. Overall, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Beta compare to ORLY and AZO?
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Beta of -0.0135 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beta depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's current Beta is -0.0135. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.82, compared to a current price of ฿4.02 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0135. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT), the current Beta is -0.0135 as of Jul. 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿4.02 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.82.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:HFT:
Beta: -0.0135
GF Value™: ฿3.82 vs. price of ฿4.02 (5.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:HFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Business Description
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of tires and tubes for bicycles, motorcycles, and small logistics vehicles such as trolley forklifts, golf carts, and hiking carts. The company operates in two reportable segments: Sale of goods and services, which derives maximum revenue, and Investment. Geographically, the company's business is spread across Asia, Europe, America, and Other regions.
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