Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) Beta: 0.3556 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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HKSE:01231 Newton Resources Ltd HKSE:01231
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.30
GF Value HK$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Newton Resources Beta?

Newton Resources HKSE:01231 41 Beta is 0.3556 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01231 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-12), Newton Resources's Beta is 0.3556.


Newton Resources  (HKSE:01231) 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)


Newton Resources Beta Related Terms


Newton Resources Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newton Resources's Beta can be seen below:

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Newton Resources Beta Chart

Newton Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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Newton Resources Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01231 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beta Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Newton Resources'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.


Newton Resources Beta vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Newton Resources's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newton Resources's Beta falls into.


HKSE:01231
41GF Score
Newton Resources Ltd HKSE:01231
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Newton Resources 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 0.3556 mean?
Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) has a Beta of 0.3556 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 Newton Resources and its competitors.
Is Newton Resources' Beta too high?
Newton Resources' current Beta is 0.3556. Overall, Newton Resources has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newton Resources' Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Newton Resources' Beta of 0.3556 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beta depends on the Steel 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 Newton Resources and its competitors. Newton Resources's current Beta is 0.3556. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newton Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.3556. Newton Resources' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Newton Resources (HKSE:01231), the current Beta is 0.3556 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 Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17. GuruFocus considers Newton Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01231:

  • Beta: 0.3556
  • GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.30 (76.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newton Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 8NW:Germany
Address 248 Queen\'s Road East, Units 4204-05, 42nd Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wan Chai, HKG
Newton Resources Ltd, through its subsidiary, is engaged in the trading of iron ore and other commodities. The company has one reportable segment, which is the Resources Business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of iron ores. The firm also derives a small portion of its revenue from Shipping services. Geographically, all the revenue is derived from Mainland China.
41GF Score

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HK$0.17
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