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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-14), C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Beta is -0.9696.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Beta vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) has a Beta of -0.9696 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Beta too high?
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Beta is -0.9696. Overall, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Beta compare to competitors?
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Beta of -0.9696 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Forest Products 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Beta is -0.9696. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.9696. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731), the current Beta is -0.9696 as of Aug. 14, 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.19.
GuruFocus considers C&D Newin Paper & Pulp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00731:
Beta: -0.9696
GF Value™: HK$0.19 vs. price of HK$0.31 (63.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Corp Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, recycling, and marketing of paper products. The company has two business segments: Paper manufacturing and selling; and Trading. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the paper manufacturing and selling segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper and pulp-related products. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of paper and pulp and any ancillary or related raw materials. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the PRC.
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