HLFBF (Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd) Beta: -0.0251 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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HLFBF Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd HLFBF
53 GF Score
Price $2.75
GF Value $1.69
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What is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta?

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd HLFBF 53 Beta is -0.0251 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLFBF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-18), Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta is -0.0251.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd  (OTCPK:HLFBF) 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)


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta Related Terms


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd'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.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta Chart

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Annual Data
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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd'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.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta falls into.


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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd 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 -0.0251 mean?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFBF) has a Beta of -0.0251 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta too high?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current Beta is -0.0251. Overall, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta compare to competitors?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Beta of -0.0251 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd and its competitors. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current Beta is -0.0251. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFBF) has a current Beta of -0.0251. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.69, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0251. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFBF), the current Beta is -0.0251 as of Jul. 18, 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 Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.69.

Key valuation signals for HLFBF:

  • Beta: -0.0251
  • GF Value™: $1.69 vs. price of $2.75 (62.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HLFBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 1082:Malaysia
Address No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 30, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in providing financial and banking services. The company's reportable segments consist of Commercial banking, Investment banking, Insurance, and the other operations segment that contains investment holding and provision of management services. The commercial banking segment accounts for the majority of total revenue. The firm's business operations are concentrated in Malaysia.
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