KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) Beta: -0.4933 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is KOS International Talent Group Beta?

KOS International Talent Group HKSE:08042 -1.22% Beta is -0.4933 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 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 (2026-07-18), KOS International Talent Group's Beta is -0.4933.

KOS International Talent Group  (HKSE:08042) 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)

KOS International Talent Group Beta Related Terms

KOS International Talent Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KOS International Talent Group's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

KOS International Talent Group Beta Chart

KOS International Talent Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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KOS International Talent Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08042 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beta Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, KOS International Talent Group'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.

KOS International Talent Group Beta vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, KOS International Talent Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KOS International Talent Group's Beta falls into.


KOS International Talent Group 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 -0.4933 mean?
KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) has a Beta of -0.4933 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for KOS International Talent Group and its competitors.
Is KOS International Talent Group's Beta too high?
KOS International Talent Group's current Beta is -0.4933.
How does KOS International Talent Group's Beta compare to KFY and RHI?
KOS International Talent Group's Beta of -0.4933 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 KOS International Talent Group and its competitors. KOS International Talent Group's current Beta is -0.4933. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KOS International Talent Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.08 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4933. 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 KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042), the current Beta is -0.4933 as of Jul. 18, 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.

KOS International Talent Group Business Description

Address No. 5 Canton Road, Suite 610, 6th Floor, Ocean Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
KOS International Talent Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in providing recruitment services and secondment and payroll services in Hong Kong, Macau SAR, Mainland China, and Singapore. The Group's services include Recruitment, Staffing, Executive, and Solutions. It provides services in various sectors such as Accounting and Finance, Digital Transformation & Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Human Resources & Business Support, Sales & Marketing, Temporary & Contracting, and others.