CIADF (China Mengniu Dairy Co) Beta: -0.4783 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CIADF China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd CIADF
77 GF Score
Price $2.17
GF Value $2.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is China Mengniu Dairy Co Beta?

China Mengniu Dairy Co CIADF 77 Beta is -0.4783 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CIADF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23 (Fairly Valued). 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 (2026-06-25), China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta is -0.4783.


China Mengniu Dairy Co  (OTCPK:CIADF) 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)


China Mengniu Dairy Co Beta Related Terms


China Mengniu Dairy Co Beta Historical Data

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China Mengniu Dairy Co Beta Chart

China Mengniu Dairy Co Annual Data
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CIADF vs KHC, GIS: Beta Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy 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.


China Mengniu Dairy Co Beta vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta falls into.


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China Mengniu Dairy Co 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 -0.4783 mean?
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a Beta of -0.4783 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Beta is -0.4783. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta compare to KHC and GIS?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Beta of -0.4783 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Beta is -0.4783. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.23, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4783. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current Beta is -0.4783 as of Jun. 25, 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23. GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CIADF:

  • Beta: -0.4783
  • GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $2.17 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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


China Mengniu Dairy Co Business Description

Address 262 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, 32nd Floor, COFCO Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
77GF Score

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