Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), India Capital Growth Fund's Beta is -0.1222.
India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) 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 Asset Management subindustry, India Capital Growth Fund'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.
India Capital Growth Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, India Capital Growth Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where India Capital Growth Fund'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.
India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) has a Beta of -0.1222 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 India Capital Growth Fund and its competitors.
Is India Capital Growth Fund's Beta too high?
India Capital Growth Fund's current Beta is -0.1222. Overall, India Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does India Capital Growth Fund's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
India Capital Growth Fund's Beta of -0.1222 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 India Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. India Capital Growth Fund's current Beta is -0.1222. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is India Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.21, compared to a current price of £1.72 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1222. India Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC), the current Beta is -0.1222 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 India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.72 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.21.
GuruFocus considers India Capital Growth Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IGC:
Beta: -0.1222
GF Value™: £1.21 vs. price of £1.72 (42.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
India Capital Growth Fund Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies based in India. Its investment policy permits the company to make investments in a range of Indian equity and equity-linked securities, and predominantly in listed mid and small-cap Indian companies, with a smaller proportion in unlisted Indian companies. Investment may also be made in large-cap listed Indian companies and in companies incorporated outside India that have key operations or markets in India. The company's activities are focused on two areas, namely Mauritius and India.
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