Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-28), Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beta is -0.1850.
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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lakhotia Polyesters (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.
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beta vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakhotia Polyesters (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.
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) has a Beta of -0.1850 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Lakhotia Polyesters (India) and its competitors.
Is Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beta too high?
Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s current Beta is -0.1850. Overall, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beta compare to competitors?
Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beta of -0.1850 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beta depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) and its competitors. Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s current Beta is -0.1850. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakhotia Polyesters (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹22.61, compared to a current price of ₹60.17 — trading 166.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1850. Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387), the current Beta is -0.1850 as of Jun. 28, 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹60.17 is trading 166.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹22.61.
GuruFocus considers Lakhotia Polyesters (India) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:535387:
Beta: -0.1850
GF Value™: ₹22.61 vs. price of ₹60.17 (166.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:535387 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of metallic yarns and textile fabrics serving both domestic and international markets. The company specializes in producing lacquer-coated metallized polyester films majorly used in the textile and apparel industry. It offers a diversified product line including polyester films and metallic yarns, targeting customers in textiles, packaging, and related sectors. Operating predominantly in India with export operations internationally, the company generates revenue through the sale of its polyester film and textile fabric products.
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