Asia Grocery Distribution (HKSE:08413) Beta: -0.5278 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is Asia Grocery Distribution Beta?

Asia Grocery Distribution HKSE:08413 +1.89% Beta is -0.5278 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-09), Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta is -0.5278.

Asia Grocery Distribution  (HKSE:08413) 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)

Asia Grocery Distribution Beta Related Terms

Asia Grocery Distribution Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta can be seen below:

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Asia Grocery Distribution Beta Chart

Asia Grocery Distribution Annual Data
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Asia Grocery Distribution Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08413 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beta Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Asia Grocery Distribution'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.

Asia Grocery Distribution Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta falls into.


Asia Grocery Distribution 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 -0.5278 mean?
Asia Grocery Distribution (HKSE:08413) has a Beta of -0.5278 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Asia Grocery Distribution and its competitors.
Is Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta too high?
Asia Grocery Distribution's current Beta is -0.5278.
How does Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta compare to SYY and USFD?
Asia Grocery Distribution's Beta of -0.5278 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Asia Grocery Distribution and its competitors. Asia Grocery Distribution's current Beta is -0.5278. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Grocery Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Grocery Distribution (HKSE:08413) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.05 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.5278. 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 Asia Grocery Distribution (HKSE:08413), the current Beta is -0.5278 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Asia Grocery Distribution Business Description

Address No. 22 Sze Shan Street, The Whole of Upper Ground Floor, Mai Tong Industrial Building, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Asia Grocery Distribution Ltd is engaged in distributing food and beverage groceries to a wide array of customers, including restaurants, non-commercial dining establishments, hotels, private clubs, food processing operators, and wholesalers in Hong Kong. It also offers Kitchen and hygiene products, including food wrap and food-related products such as cling film, baking sheet, and foil, cleaning products such as detergent, bleach, and liquid soap, and others such as tissue paper, toothpicks, and towels, hygiene products such as face masks and gloves. The company distributes its products to Hong Kong, China, Greece, and Italy.