Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), LifeTech Scientific's Beta is 0.5223.
LifeTech Scientific (FRA:81X) 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)
* 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 Medical Devices subindustry, LifeTech Scientific'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.
LifeTech Scientific Beta vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LifeTech Scientific's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LifeTech Scientific'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.
LifeTech Scientific (FRA:81X) has a Beta of 0.5223 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for LifeTech Scientific and its competitors.
Is LifeTech Scientific's Beta too high?
LifeTech Scientific's current Beta is 0.5223. Overall, LifeTech Scientific has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeTech Scientific's Beta compare to ABT and SYK?
LifeTech Scientific's Beta of 0.5223 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 LifeTech Scientific and its competitors. LifeTech Scientific's current Beta is 0.5223. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeTech Scientific stock overvalued right now?
LifeTech Scientific (FRA:81X) has a current Beta of 0.5223. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5223. LifeTech Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 LifeTech Scientific (FRA:81X), the current Beta is 0.5223 as of Jun. 26, 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 LifeTech Scientific (FRA:81X) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeTech Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:81X:
Beta: 0.5223
GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.14 (35.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:81X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LifeTech Scientific Corp develops and manufactures also responsible for marketing of minimally invasive interventional medical devices for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases and disorders. The firm operates in three areas: the Structural heart diseases business, the Peripheral vascular diseases business, and the Cardiac pacing and electrophysiology business. It generates maximum revenue from the Peripheral Vascular Diseases business segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China, and it also has its presence in Europe, Asia, excluding mainland China and India, India, South America, Africa, and Others.
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