Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-01), Ion Exchange (India)'s Beta is 1.1931.
Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) 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 Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Ion Exchange (India)'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.
Ion Exchange (India) Beta vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ion Exchange (India)'s Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Exchange (India)'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.
Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) has a Beta of 1.1931 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ion Exchange (India) and its competitors.
Is Ion Exchange (India)'s Beta too high?
Ion Exchange (India)'s current Beta is 1.1931. Overall, Ion Exchange (India) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Exchange (India)'s Beta compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Ion Exchange (India)'s Beta of 1.1931 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ion Exchange (India) and its competitors. Ion Exchange (India)'s current Beta is 1.1931. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Exchange (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹647.70, compared to a current price of ₹408.40 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1931. Ion Exchange (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214), the current Beta is 1.1931 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Exchange (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹408.40 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹647.70.
GuruFocus considers Ion Exchange (India) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500214:
Beta: 1.1931
GF Value™: ₹647.70 vs. price of ₹408.40 (36.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd offers a wide range of solutions across the water cycle from pre-treatment to process water treatment, wastewater treatment, recycling, zero liquid discharge, sewage treatment, packaged drinking water, seawater desalination, etc. It also engaged in manufacturing resins, and specialty chemicals for water and wastewater treatment as well as non-water applications. It operates its business through the Engineering segment, which is a key revenue driver that comprises water treatment plants, spares, and services in connection with the plants; the Chemicals segment consists of resins, water treatment chemicals, sugar chemicals, and paper chemicals; and the Consumer Products segment comprises domestic water purifiers. It caters to both domestic and international markets.
72GF Score
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