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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-14), Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta is 0.1784.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) 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)
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beta Related Terms
Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 Confectioners subindustry, Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta falls into.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) has a Beta of 0.1784 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta too high?
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Beta is 0.1784. Overall, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beta of 0.1784 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beta depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Beta is 0.1784. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.64, compared to a current price of ฿1.82 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1784. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS), the current Beta is 0.1784 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.82 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.64.
GuruFocus considers Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KTIS:
Beta: 0.1784
GF Value™: ฿2.64 vs. price of ฿1.82 (31.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KTIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Business Description
Kaset Thai International Sugar Corp PCL is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of sugar, which is sold both domestically and overseas. The company's product portfolio includes sugar and bio-products. The bio-products are by-products of sugar production and include paper pulp from bagasse, ethanol from molasses, and electrical energy from biomass. It also provides agricultural machinery services for farmers. The company's reportable segments are; the production and distribution of sugar; the production and distribution of pulp; the production and distribution of alcohol; and the production and distribution of electricity. It derives a majority of its revenue from the production and distribution of the sugar segment.
44GF Score
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