Henderson Far Eastome (LSE:HFEL) Beta: -0.0807 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:HFEL Henderson Far East Income Ltd LSE:HFEL
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What is Henderson Far Eastome Beta?

Henderson Far Eastome LSE:HFEL -2.22% 27 Beta is -0.0807 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HFEL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 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), Henderson Far Eastome's Beta is -0.0807.


Henderson Far Eastome  (LSE:HFEL) 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)


Henderson Far Eastome Beta Related Terms


Henderson Far Eastome Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henderson Far Eastome's Beta can be seen below:

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Henderson Far Eastome Beta Chart

Henderson Far Eastome Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beta
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Henderson Far Eastome Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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LSE:HFEL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Henderson Far Eastome'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.


Henderson Far Eastome Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Henderson Far Eastome's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henderson Far Eastome's Beta falls into.


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Henderson Far Eastome 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 -0.0807 mean?
Henderson Far Eastome (LSE:HFEL) has a Beta of -0.0807 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 Henderson Far Eastome and its competitors.
Is Henderson Far Eastome's Beta too high?
Henderson Far Eastome's current Beta is -0.0807. Overall, Henderson Far Eastome has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henderson Far Eastome's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Henderson Far Eastome's Beta of -0.0807 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management 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 Henderson Far Eastome and its competitors. Henderson Far Eastome's current Beta is -0.0807. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henderson Far Eastome stock overvalued right now?
Henderson Far Eastome (LSE:HFEL) has a current Beta of -0.0807. The current Beta is -0.0807. Henderson Far Eastome's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Henderson Far Eastome (LSE:HFEL), the current Beta is -0.0807 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.

Henderson Far Eastome Business Description

Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Henderson Far East Income Ltd is a closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with a growing total annual dividend per share, as well as capital appreciation, from a diversified portfolio of investments from the Asia Pacific region. The company mainly invests in listed equities of companies that are either listed in, registered in, or whose principal business is in, the Asia Pacific region which includes Japan, the Indian subcontinent and Australasia. It may also invest in unlisted securities which are expected to list, preference shares, fixed income securities, convertible securities, warrants, and collective investment schemes.
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