Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Beta is 0.0030.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (OTCPK:KLKBF) 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Beta vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd'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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a Beta of 0.0030 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Beta too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Beta is 0.0030. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Beta compare to HON and MMM?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Beta of 0.0030 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beta depends on the Conglomerates 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Beta is 0.0030. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a current Beta of 0.0030. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0030. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF), the current Beta is 0.0030 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
Key valuation signals for KLKBF:
Beta: 0.0030
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $6.17 (9.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
83GF Score
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