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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-25), Expert Systems Holdings's Beta is 0.1644.
Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) 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)
* 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Expert Systems 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.
Expert Systems Holdings Beta vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Expert Systems Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Expert Systems 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.
Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) has a Beta of 0.1644 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors.
Is Expert Systems Holdings' Beta too high?
Expert Systems Holdings' current Beta is 0.1644. Overall, Expert Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expert Systems Holdings' Beta compare to IBM and ACN?
Expert Systems Holdings' Beta of 0.1644 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 Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors. Expert Systems Holdings's current Beta is 0.1644. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expert Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1644. Expert Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319), the current Beta is 0.1644 as of Aug. 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20.
GuruFocus considers Expert Systems Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08319:
Beta: 0.1644
GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.11 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Expert Systems Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions .The operating segments of the Company are the provision of IT infrastructure solutions, the provision of IT infrastructure management services and the provision of AI business. Its products and solutions comprise server and storage consolidation, backup and restore, desktop management, networking, infrastructure and management, and information security. The company serves a diverse range of markets including banking, finance, insurance, telecommunications, media, Hotel and government sector. Geographically, Hong Kong contributes to the vast majority of total revenue.
55GF Score
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