New Light Industries (BOM:540243) Beta: 0.7431 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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BOM:540243 New Light Industries Ltd BOM:540243
38 GF Score
Price ₹1.25
GF Value ₹0.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is New Light Industries Beta?

New Light Industries BOM:540243 -1.57% 38 Beta is 0.7431 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540243 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-16), New Light Industries's Beta is 0.7431.


New Light Industries  (BOM:540243) 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)


New Light Industries Beta Related Terms


New Light Industries Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Light Industries's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

New Light Industries Beta Chart

New Light Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beta
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New Light Industries Quarterly Data
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BOM:540243 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beta Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, New Light Industries'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.


New Light Industries Beta vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New Light Industries's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Light Industries's Beta falls into.


BOM:540243
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New Light Industries 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.7431 mean?
New Light Industries (BOM:540243) has a Beta of 0.7431 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for New Light Industries and its competitors.
Is New Light Industries' Beta too high?
New Light Industries' current Beta is 0.7431. Overall, New Light Industries has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Light Industries' Beta compare to RL and LEVI?
New Light Industries' Beta of 0.7431 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 New Light Industries and its competitors. New Light Industries's current Beta is 0.7431. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Light Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Light Industries (BOM:540243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.58, compared to a current price of ₹1.25 — trading 115.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7431. New Light Industries' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 New Light Industries (BOM:540243), the current Beta is 0.7431 as of Jul. 16, 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 New Light Industries (BOM:540243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Light Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1.25 is trading 115.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.58. GuruFocus considers New Light Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540243:

  • Beta: 0.7431
  • GF Value™: ₹0.58 vs. price of ₹1.25 (115.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Light Industries Business Description

Address Shivaji Enclave, Raja Garden, GC 29, Basement, New Delhi, Delhi, IND, 110027
New Light Industries Ltd deals in school uniforms, Center and State government education programs and their sponsorship programs, The Company also deals in Corporate and private dress materials and other textile materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the sale of trading goods.
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