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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-13), Chinaftower International Holding Group's Beta is -0.3565.
Chinaftower International Holding Group (HKSE:08623) 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)
Chinaftower International Holding Group Beta Related Terms
Chinaftower International Holding Group 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.
Chinaftower International Holding Group Beta Chart
Chinaftower International Holding Group Annual Data
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chinaftower International Holding 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.
Chinaftower International Holding Group Beta vs Industrial Products Industry
Chinaftower International Holding 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.
Chinaftower International Holding Group (HKSE:08623) has a Beta of -0.3565 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Chinaftower International Holding Group and its competitors.
Is Chinaftower International Holding Group's Beta too high?
Chinaftower International Holding Group's current Beta is -0.3565. Overall, Chinaftower International Holding Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinaftower International Holding Group's Beta compare to VRT and BE?
Chinaftower International Holding Group's Beta of -0.3565 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products 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 Chinaftower International Holding Group and its competitors. Chinaftower International Holding Group's current Beta is -0.3565. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinaftower International Holding Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinaftower International Holding Group (HKSE:08623) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.3565. Chinaftower International Holding Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Chinaftower International Holding Group (HKSE:08623), the current Beta is -0.3565 as of Aug. 13, 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 Chinaftower International Holding Group (HKSE:08623) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinaftower International Holding Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers Chinaftower International Holding Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08623:
Beta: -0.3565
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.11 (25.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08623 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Saftower International Holding Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Principal activities of the Company are manufacturing and sales of wires and cables, and polymer cable materials. The Group is a regional manufacturer and supplier of wires and cables, with integrated production facilities. The Group has only one operating segment. Its products are Electric Cable (Copper Core PVC Insulated PVC Sheathed Flat Cable); Electric Cable (Aluminum Core PVC Insulated PVC Sheathed Flat Cable); Electrical Wiring and low smoke halogen-free flame-retardant fire-resistant electrical wire; Wire PVC insulated wire; Electric Cable PVC Insulated PVC Sheathed Cable; Electrical Wiring RVS -Copper Core PVC Insulated Stranded Flexible Wire for Connection; etc.
35GF Score
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