KB Financial Group (MEX:KB N) Beta: -0.7947 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MEX:KB N KB Financial Group Inc MEX:KB N
59 GF Score
Price MXN1,852.83
GF Value MXN1,169.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KB Financial Group Beta?

KB Financial Group MEX:KB N 59 Beta is -0.7947 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KB N with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,169.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), KB Financial Group's Beta is -0.7947.

KB Financial Group  (MEX:KB N) 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)

KB Financial Group Beta Related Terms

KB Financial Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KB Financial Group's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

KB Financial Group Beta Chart

KB Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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KB Financial Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.40 -0.73 -0.79 -0.96 -0.76

KB Financial Group Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KB Financial Group'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.

KB Financial Group Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KB Financial Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KB Financial Group's Beta falls into.


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KB Financial Group 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 -0.7947 mean?
KB Financial Group (MEX:KB N) has a Beta of -0.7947 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for KB Financial Group and its competitors.
Is KB Financial Group's Beta too high?
KB Financial Group's current Beta is -0.7947. Overall, KB Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Financial Group's Beta compare to competitors?
KB Financial Group's Beta of -0.7947 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 KB Financial Group and its competitors. KB Financial Group's current Beta is -0.7947. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Financial Group (MEX:KB N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,169.98, compared to a current price of MXN1,852.83 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.7947. KB Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 KB Financial Group (MEX:KB N), the current Beta is -0.7947 as of Jun. 29, 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 KB Financial Group (MEX:KB N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,852.83 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,169.98. GuruFocus considers KB Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KB N:

  • Beta: -0.7947
  • GF Value™: MXN1,169.98 vs. price of MXN1,852.83 (58.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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

KB Financial Group Business Description

Address 26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR, 07331
KB Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company in Korea. The company operations include Kookmin Bank, one of the commercial banks in Korea. The company's subsidiaries collectively engage in a broad range of businesses, including commercial banking, credit cards, asset management, non-life and life insurance, capital markets activities, and international banking and finance. The company's segments include the Banking business, Securities business, Non-life Insurance business, Credit card business, and Life Insurance business. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the Banking business.
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