Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Huaneng Power International's Beta is 0.1278.
Huaneng Power International (OTCPK:HUNGF) 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International Beta vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Power International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) has a Beta of 0.1278 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Huaneng Power International and its competitors.
Is Huaneng Power International's Beta too high?
Huaneng Power International's current Beta is 0.1278. Overall, Huaneng Power International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Power International's Beta compare to CEG and VST?
Huaneng Power International's Beta of 0.1278 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. Huaneng Power International's current Beta is 0.1278. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huaneng Power International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.95, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1278. Huaneng Power International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF), the current Beta is 0.1278 as of Jun. 26, 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.95.
GuruFocus considers Huaneng Power International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HUNGF:
Beta: 0.1278
GF Value™: $0.95 vs. price of $0.95 (0.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HUNGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huaneng Power International Inc and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in developing, constructing, operating, and managing power plants throughout China. It has a substantial controlled power generation capacity across China, with a meaningful portion of its portfolio comprising low-carbon and clean energy sources. Additionally, the Group owns a power company in Singapore and invests in a power company in Pakistan. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of power and heat. Huaneng Power's reportable segments are: PRC power segment, which generates maximum revenue, Overseas power segment, and All other segments (including port and transportation operations). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), followed by overseas markets.
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