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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-26), China Netcom Technology Holdings's Beta is 1.1504.
China Netcom Technology Holdings (HKSE:08071) 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 Netcom Technology Holdings Beta Related Terms
China Netcom Technology 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 Software - Application subindustry, China Netcom Technology 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 Netcom Technology Holdings Beta vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, China Netcom Technology Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Netcom Technology 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 Netcom Technology Holdings (HKSE:08071) has a Beta of 1.1504 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for China Netcom Technology Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Netcom Technology Holdings' Beta too high?
China Netcom Technology Holdings' current Beta is 1.1504. Overall, China Netcom Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Netcom Technology Holdings' Beta compare to UBER and SHOP?
China Netcom Technology Holdings' Beta of 1.1504 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Beta depends on the Software 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 Netcom Technology Holdings and its competitors. China Netcom Technology Holdings's current Beta is 1.1504. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Netcom Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Netcom Technology Holdings (HKSE:08071) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.43 — trading 80.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1504. China Netcom Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Netcom Technology Holdings (HKSE:08071), the current Beta is 1.1504 as of Jul. 26, 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 Netcom Technology Holdings (HKSE:08071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Netcom Technology Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.43 is trading 80.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.16.
GuruFocus considers China Netcom Technology Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08071:
Beta: 1.1504
GF Value™: HK$2.16 vs. price of HK$0.43 (80.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Netcom Technology Holdings Business Description
China Netcom Technology Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in the Smart Retail Business and Automotive Culture Business. The vast majority of its revenue is generated from Smart Retail Business, which is into the provision of new retail digital transformation solutions and new retail integrated software service platform to chain retailers and merchants, and extended services such as cloud services, omnichannel payment services, and SMS marketing services, etc. Geographically, the company has business operations in the PRC and Hong Kong, of which key revenue is derived from the PRC.
55GF Score
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