Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Beta is -0.4173.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) 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)
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Beta Related Terms
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Beta Chart
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Annual Data
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Beta vs Banks Industry
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) has a Beta of -0.4173 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors.
Is Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Beta too high?
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current Beta is -0.4173. Overall, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Beta compare to JPM and BAC?
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Beta of -0.4173 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current Beta is -0.4173. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.70, compared to a current price of €0.75 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4173. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK), the current Beta is -0.4173 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.75 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.70.
GuruFocus considers Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ICK:
Beta: -0.4173
GF Value™: €0.70 vs. price of €0.75 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ICK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Business Description
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing. The bank listed its shares in mainland China and Hong Kong in 2006. It is China's largest by asset scale and by share of lending and deposits. Central Huijin Investment (China's sovereign wealth fund manager) and China's Ministry of Finance are ICBC's two largest shareholders, each with a stake of around 35%. ICBC operates over 15,000 outlets. Of these, 413 outlets are in 49 countries and regions overseas. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 39%, and 11% of total revenue, respectively, and 49%, 33%, and 17% of profit before tax in 2025. Overseas banking and other business contributed 14% of total revenue and 9% of profit before tax in 2025.
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