Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-09), Fosun International's Beta is 0.9393.
Fosun International (HKSE:00656) 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Fosun International'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.
Fosun International Beta vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Fosun International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fosun International'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.
Fosun International (HKSE:00656) has a Beta of 0.9393 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Fosun International and its competitors.
Is Fosun International's Beta too high?
Fosun International's current Beta is 0.9393. Overall, Fosun International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fosun International's Beta compare to HON and MMM?
Fosun International's Beta of 0.9393 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beta depends on the Conglomerates 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 Fosun International and its competitors. Fosun International's current Beta is 0.9393. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fosun International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International (HKSE:00656) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.53, compared to a current price of HK$3.79 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.9393. Fosun International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Fosun International (HKSE:00656), the current Beta is 0.9393 as of Jul. 09, 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 Fosun International (HKSE:00656) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.79 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.53.
GuruFocus considers Fosun International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00656:
Beta: 0.9393
GF Value™: HK$4.53 vs. price of HK$3.79 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fosun International Ltd is an investment holding company that is also an international innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world. The company's operating segments include Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing. It generates maximum revenue from the Happiness segment. The Wealth Segment includes two sub-segments: Insurance and Asset Management. The Happiness segment comprises principally the operation and investments in tourism and leisure, fashion, consumer, and lifestyle industries. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Chinese Mainland, while it also has its presence in Portugal; and Other Countries.
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