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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-12), QPL International Holdings's Beta is 0.8706.
QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) 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 Semiconductors subindustry, QPL 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.
QPL International Holdings Beta vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, QPL International Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QPL International Holdings'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.
QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) has a Beta of 0.8706 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for QPL International Holdings and its competitors.
Is QPL International Holdings' Beta too high?
QPL International Holdings' current Beta is 0.8706. Overall, QPL International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QPL International Holdings' Beta compare to NVDA and AVGO?
QPL International Holdings' Beta of 0.8706 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beta depends on the Semiconductors 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 QPL International Holdings and its competitors. QPL International Holdings's current Beta is 0.8706. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QPL International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.45 — trading 181.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8706. QPL International Holdings' 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 QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243), the current Beta is 0.8706 as of Aug. 12, 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 QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QPL International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.45 is trading 181.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.16.
GuruFocus considers QPL International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00243:
Beta: 0.8706
GF Value™: HK$0.16 vs. price of HK$0.45 (181.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QPL International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of integrated circuit lead frames, heatsinks, stiffners, and related products. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by the China. Some of the products of the company are small outline integrated circuit, quad flat package, thin quad flat package, plastic dual into package, plastic leaded chip carrier, and thin small outline package.
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