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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-02), Pan Pacific International Holdings's Beta is 0.2515.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (OTCPK:DQJCY) 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)
Pan Pacific International Holdings Beta Related Terms
Pan Pacific International Holdings 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 Discount Stores subindustry, Pan Pacific International Holdings'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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pan Pacific International Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Pacific International Holdings's Beta falls into.
Pan Pacific International Holdings 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (DQJCY) has a Beta of 0.2515 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings' Beta too high?
Pan Pacific International Holdings' current Beta is 0.2515. Overall, Pan Pacific International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Pacific International Holdings' Beta compare to WMT and COST?
Pan Pacific International Holdings' Beta of 0.2515 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors. Pan Pacific International Holdings's current Beta is 0.2515. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings (DQJCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.16, compared to a current price of $11.26 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2515. Pan Pacific International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (DQJCY), the current Beta is 0.2515 as of Aug. 02, 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (DQJCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.26 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.16.
GuruFocus considers Pan Pacific International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DQJCY:
Beta: 0.2515
GF Value™: $11.16 vs. price of $11.26 (0.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DQJCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan Pacific International Holdings is a leading operator of discount stores and general merchandise stores primarily in Japan, operating 661 stores as of early 2026 nationally. It offers a wide range of products from packaged food, cosmetics, and household products to consumer electronics. The primary store formats include the Don Quijote discount stores, Mega Donki format, and general merchandise stores operated under the UNY brand. Overseas operations concentrate on North America and Southeast Asia. The group has acquired small supermarket chains in Hawaii and California in the US and also operates stores across Singapore and Hong Kong.
82GF Score
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