REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) Beta: -1.5564 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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HKSE:01631 REF Holdings Ltd HKSE:01631
48 GF Score
Price HK$1.40
GF Value HK$0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is REF Holdings Beta?

REF Holdings HKSE:01631 48 Beta is -1.5564 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01631 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-19), REF Holdings's Beta is -1.5564.


REF Holdings  (HKSE:01631) 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)


REF Holdings Beta Related Terms


REF Holdings Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for REF Holdings's Beta can be seen below:

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* 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.

REF Holdings Beta Chart

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REF Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01631 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beta Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, REF 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.


REF Holdings Beta vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, REF Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where REF Holdings's Beta falls into.


HKSE:01631
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REF Holdings Ltd HKSE:01631
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REF 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -1.5564 mean?
REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) has a Beta of -1.5564 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for REF Holdings and its competitors.
Is REF Holdings' Beta too high?
REF Holdings' current Beta is -1.5564. Overall, REF Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REF Holdings' Beta compare to CTAS and CPRT?
REF Holdings' Beta of -1.5564 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Business Services 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 REF Holdings and its competitors. REF Holdings's current Beta is -1.5564. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REF Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.23, compared to a current price of HK$1.40 — trading 508.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -1.5564. REF Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631), the current Beta is -1.5564 as of Jul. 19, 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.40 is trading 508.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.23. GuruFocus considers REF Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01631:

  • Beta: -1.5564
  • GF Value™: HK$0.23 vs. price of HK$1.40 (508.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01631 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


REF Holdings Business Description

Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, Units 5906 - 5912, 59th Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
REF Holdings Ltd provides financial printing, which comprises cover printing of listing documents, financial reports, compliance documents, and other documents. The convenient financial printing services include typesetting, proofreading, translation, design, printing, web submission, media placement, and distribution. The services of the group can be categorized into printing, translation, and media placement. The company generates revenue from the provision of financial printing services and investment holdings.
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HK$1.40
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HK$0.23
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