Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), RailTel of India's Beta is 2.1586.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) 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)
RailTel of India Beta Related Terms
RailTel of India Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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 Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India Beta vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a Beta of 2.1586 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 RailTel of India and its competitors.
Is RailTel of India's Beta too high?
RailTel of India's current Beta is 2.1586. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Beta compare to TMUS and VZ?
RailTel of India's Beta of 2.1586 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. RailTel of India's current Beta is 2.1586. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹492.28, compared to a current price of ₹314.05 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 2.1586. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current Beta is 2.1586 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹314.05 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹492.28.
GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:
Beta: 2.1586
GF Value™: ₹492.28 vs. price of ₹314.05 (36.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RAILTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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