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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-25), China Biotech Services Holdings's Beta is 0.2122.
China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) 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)
China Biotech Services Holdings Beta Related Terms
China Biotech Services 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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, China Biotech Services 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.
China Biotech Services Holdings Beta vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, China Biotech Services Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Biotech Services Holdings'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.
China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) has a Beta of 0.2122 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for China Biotech Services Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Biotech Services Holdings' Beta too high?
China Biotech Services Holdings' current Beta is 0.2122. Overall, China Biotech Services Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Biotech Services Holdings' Beta compare to TMO and DHR?
China Biotech Services Holdings' Beta of 0.2122 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 China Biotech Services Holdings and its competitors. China Biotech Services Holdings's current Beta is 0.2122. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Biotech Services Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.27, compared to a current price of HK$0.64 — trading 137% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2122. China Biotech Services Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037), the current Beta is 0.2122 as of Jul. 25, 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.64 is trading 137% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.27.
GuruFocus considers China Biotech Services Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08037:
Beta: 0.2122
GF Value™: HK$0.27 vs. price of HK$0.64 (137% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Biotech Services Holdings Business Description
China Biotech Services Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates through five segments: Pharmaceutical Products, Medical and Health-Related Services, Immunotherapy, Insurance brokerage, BNCT, and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Medical & health-related services segment, which involves the provision of medical laboratory testing & health check services. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong & the PRC, of which key revenue is generated from Hong Kong. Immunotherapy-provision of tumor immune cell therapy & health management services. Pharmaceutical products-sale & distribution of health-related & pharmaceutical products. Insurance brokerage services. BNCT-provision of boron neutron capture therapy treatment services, & Others-provision of logistic services.
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