Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) Beta: 0.4596 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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What is Echo International Holdings Group Beta?

Echo International Holdings Group HKSE:08218 +17.07% Beta is 0.4596 as of Aug. 24, 2026. 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 (2026-08-24), Echo International Holdings Group's Beta is 0.4596.


Echo International Holdings Group  (HKSE:08218) 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)


Echo International Holdings Group Beta Related Terms


Echo International Holdings Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Echo International Holdings 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.

Echo International Holdings Group Beta Chart

Echo International Holdings Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.48 0.81 0.37 0.74

Echo International Holdings Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.65 0.37 0.64 0.74

HKSE:08218 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beta Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Echo International Holdings 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.


Echo International Holdings Group Beta vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Echo International Holdings Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Echo International Holdings Group's Beta falls into.



Echo International Holdings 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 0.4596 mean?
Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) has a Beta of 0.4596 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors.
Is Echo International Holdings Group's Beta too high?
Echo International Holdings Group's current Beta is 0.4596.
How does Echo International Holdings Group's Beta compare to COHR and KEYS?
Echo International Holdings Group's Beta of 0.4596 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beta depends on the Hardware 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 Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors. Echo International Holdings Group's current Beta is 0.4596. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo International Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.10 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4596. 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 Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218), the current Beta is 0.4596 as of Aug. 24, 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.

Echo International Holdings Group Business Description

Address 9 Hoi Shing Road, Room 3207A, 32nd Floor, Cable TV Tower, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Echo International Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segments include trading of electronic products, manufacturing and trading of electronic products and accessories, provision of food catering services, and trading of timepieces. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of electronic products and accessories. The Group also provides one-stop complete electronic product manufacturing and assembly services, including products such as security alarms, buzzers, fire alarms, massage toners, fishing indicators, and communicators. It operates in Hong Kong, Asian countries, European countries, North and South America, Australia, and other regions, with the majority of revenue derived from European countries.