Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Beta is 2.2166.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (CHIX:HHPDl) 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)
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Beta Related Terms
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co'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.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Beta vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hon Hai Precision Industry Co'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.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (CHIX:HHPDL) has a Beta of 2.2166 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Beta too high?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Beta is 2.2166. Overall, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Beta compare to APH and GLW?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Beta of 2.2166 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beta depends on the Hardware 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Beta is 2.2166. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (CHIX:HHPDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.05, compared to a current price of $16.14 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.2166. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (CHIX:HHPDL), the current Beta is 2.2166 as of Jun. 24, 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (CHIX:HHPDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.14 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.05.
GuruFocus considers Hon Hai Precision Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HHPDL:
Beta: 2.2166
GF Value™: $14.05 vs. price of $16.14 (14.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HHPDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Business Description
Hon Hai Precision is the world's largest contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, communications, and computer products. It is the biggest supplier to Apple, whose business accounted for around 50% of overall revenue in 2025. Hon Hai is also involved in the production of upstream components such as electronic connectors, semiconductor packaging, and metal casings for smartphones, as well as producing servers. These upstream activities are mainly conducted through its listed majority-owned subsidiaries Foxconn Industrial Internet and FIH Mobile. In response to its traditional end markets of computers, smartphones, and telecom equipment maturing in 2019 it started on a strategy to develop expertise in three new growth areas—electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.
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