Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) Beta: 0.1772 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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HKSE:00188 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd HKSE:00188
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Price HK$0.22
GF Value HK$2.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Beta?

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings HKSE:00188 40 Beta is 0.1772 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00188 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-09-02), Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Beta is 0.1772.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings  (HKSE:00188) 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)


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Beta Related Terms


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Beta can be seen below:

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Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Beta Chart

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Annual Data
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Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00188 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beta Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Beta vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Beta falls into.


HKSE:00188
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Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.1772 mean?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) has a Beta of 0.1772 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Beta too high?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' current Beta is 0.1772. Overall, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Beta compare to MS and GS?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Beta of 0.1772 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beta depends on the Capital Markets 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's current Beta is 0.1772. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.47, compared to a current price of HK$0.22 — trading 91.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1772. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188), the current Beta is 0.1772 as of Sep. 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.22 is trading 91.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.47. GuruFocus considers Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00188:

  • Beta: 0.1772
  • GF Value™: HK$2.47 vs. price of HK$0.22 (91.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00188 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Business Description

Address 89 Queensway, 7th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the company are investment in securities, securities broking and margin financing, provision of financial advisory services, money lending, other securities related financial services and leasing of investment properties. The company's reportable and operating segments are Proprietary investment, Property investment, Brokerage and financing, Corporate finance and capital markets, Asset management, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Commission and fee income, prominently from the Brokerage and financing segment.
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HK$0.22
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