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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-09-04), Arts Optical International Holdings's Beta is -0.0537.
Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) 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)
Arts Optical International Holdings Beta Related Terms
Arts Optical International Holdings 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.
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Arts Optical 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings Beta vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Arts Optical International Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arts Optical International Holdings's Beta falls into.
Arts Optical International 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) has a Beta of -0.0537 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Arts Optical International Holdings and its competitors.
Is Arts Optical International Holdings' Beta too high?
Arts Optical International Holdings' current Beta is -0.0537. Overall, Arts Optical International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arts Optical International Holdings' Beta compare to ISRG and BDX?
Arts Optical International Holdings' Beta of -0.0537 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Arts Optical International Holdings and its competitors. Arts Optical International Holdings's current Beta is -0.0537. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arts Optical International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.99, compared to a current price of HK$0.60 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0537. Arts Optical International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120), the current Beta is -0.0537 as of Sep. 04, 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 Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arts Optical International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.60 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.99.
GuruFocus considers Arts Optical International Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01120:
Beta: -0.0537
GF Value™: HK$0.99 vs. price of HK$0.60 (39.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01120 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arts Optical International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of prescription frames, sunglasses, and optical lenses as well as property holding. It operates in three divisions: Original design manufacturing, Distribution, and Lens division. The group is organized into four segments, which are sales of optical products to customers located in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from Europe.
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