Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), DOWA Holdings Co's Beta is -0.1096.
DOWA Holdings Co (NGO:5714) 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)
DOWA Holdings Co Beta Related Terms
DOWA Holdings Co Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DOWA Holdings Co'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, DOWA Holdings Co'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.
DOWA Holdings Co Beta vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DOWA Holdings Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DOWA Holdings Co'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.
DOWA Holdings Co (NGO:5714) has a Beta of -0.1096 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is DOWA Holdings Co's Beta too high?
DOWA Holdings Co's current Beta is -0.1096. Overall, DOWA Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DOWA Holdings Co's Beta compare to competitors?
DOWA Holdings Co's Beta of -0.1096 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beta depends on the Metals & Mining 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 DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors. DOWA Holdings Co's current Beta is -0.1096. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DOWA Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
DOWA Holdings Co (NGO:5714) has a current Beta of -0.1096. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,849.35, compared to a current price of 円4,570.00 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1096. DOWA Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 DOWA Holdings Co (NGO:5714), the current Beta is -0.1096 as of Jun. 27, 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 DOWA Holdings Co (NGO:5714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOWA Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,570.00 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,849.35.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5714:
Beta: -0.1096
GF Value™: 円2,849.35 vs. price of 円4,570.00 (60.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DOWA Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese conglomerate engaged in electronic materials, recycling, heat treatment, metal processing, and smelting businesses. The company operates five business segments. The Electronic Materials segment makes high-purity metals, semiconductor wafers, LEDs, batteries, and magnetic materials. The Environment/Recycling segment handles waste disposal, soil remediation, resource recovery, and logistics. The Heat Treatment segment provides metal surface treatment, processing equipment, and related services. The Metal Processing segment produces copper, brass, alloys, and circuit boards. The Smelting segment manufactures metals and chemicals, while Others covers real estate, construction, and technology. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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