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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-31), Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Beta is 0.2482.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) 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)
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Beta Related Terms
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Beta Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Beta vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) has a Beta of 0.2482 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Beta too high?
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's current Beta is 0.2482. Overall, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Beta compare to competitors?
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Beta of 0.2482 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beta depends on the Real Estate 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co and its competitors. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's current Beta is 0.2482. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.29, compared to a current price of HK$4.97 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2482. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050), the current Beta is 0.2482 as of Aug. 31, 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.97 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.29.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00050:
Beta: 0.2482
GF Value™: HK$5.29 vs. price of HK$4.97 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates through the following segments; Property development which includes the development and sale of properties; Property investment which generates key revenue for the company and includes rental income from the leasing of properties; Ferry, shipyard and related operations including income from the operation of dangerous goods vehicular ferry service and ship repairs and maintenance services and sales of goods on cruise vessels; Medical, healthcare and beauty services: income from provision of medical, healthcare and beauty services; and Securities investment: dividend, interest and other income from listed securities investments, and Others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Property investment.
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