ICABY (i-CABLE Communications) Beta: 4.7437 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ICABY i-CABLE Communications Ltd ICABY
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Price $0.11
GF Value $0.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is i-CABLE Communications Beta?

i-CABLE Communications ICABY 24 Beta is 4.7437 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ICABY with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), i-CABLE Communications's Beta is 4.7437.


i-CABLE Communications  (OTCPK:ICABY) 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)


i-CABLE Communications Beta Related Terms


i-CABLE Communications Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i-CABLE Communications's Beta can be seen below:

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i-CABLE Communications Beta Chart

i-CABLE Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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i-CABLE Communications Semi-Annual Data
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ICABY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beta Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, i-CABLE Communications'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.


i-CABLE Communications Beta vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, i-CABLE Communications's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i-CABLE Communications's Beta falls into.


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i-CABLE Communications 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 4.7437 mean?
i-CABLE Communications (ICABY) has a Beta of 4.7437 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 i-CABLE Communications and its competitors.
Is i-CABLE Communications' Beta too high?
i-CABLE Communications' current Beta is 4.7437. Overall, i-CABLE Communications has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i-CABLE Communications' Beta compare to TMUS and VZ?
i-CABLE Communications' Beta of 4.7437 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 i-CABLE Communications and its competitors. i-CABLE Communications's current Beta is 4.7437. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i-CABLE Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-CABLE Communications (ICABY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 4.7437. i-CABLE Communications' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 i-CABLE Communications (ICABY), the current Beta is 4.7437 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 i-CABLE Communications (ICABY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-CABLE Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09. GuruFocus considers i-CABLE Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ICABY:

  • Beta: 4.7437
  • GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.11 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 5 warning signs

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


i-CABLE Communications Business Description

Address 9 Hoi Shing Road, 7th Floor, Cable TV Tower, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
i-CABLE Communications Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two business segments; the Media segment includes operations related to the domestic free television programme service, advertising, television relay service, programme licensing, theatrical release and other media related businesses; and the Telecommunications segment includes operations related to broadband internet access services, portal operation, telephony services, network leasing, network construction, mobile service and mobile agency service as well as other telecommunications related businesses. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Telecommunications segment. Geographically, the group mainly operates and generates almost all of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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