Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), The Shipping of India's Beta is 1.8710.
The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, The Shipping 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.
The Shipping of India Beta vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, The Shipping of India's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Shipping 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.
The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) has a Beta of 1.8710 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for The Shipping of India and its competitors.
Is The Shipping of India's Beta too high?
The Shipping of India's current Beta is 1.8710. Overall, The Shipping of India has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Shipping of India's Beta compare to competitors?
The Shipping of India's Beta of 1.8710 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beta depends on the Transportation 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 The Shipping of India and its competitors. The Shipping of India's current Beta is 1.8710. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Shipping of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.09, compared to a current price of ₹320.60 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.8710. The Shipping of India's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI), the current Beta is 1.8710 as of Jun. 24, 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹320.60 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.09.
GuruFocus considers The Shipping of India to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCI:
Beta: 1.8710
GF Value™: ₹229.09 vs. price of ₹320.60 (39.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Shipping Corp of India Ltd is engaged in the sea and coastal freight water transport business. The company's segments include Liner, Bulk, Tanker, Technical and Offshore service, and others. Its Liner segment includes break-bulk, container transport, passenger, and research vessels. The Bulk segment consists of dry bulk carriers. The tankers segment that derives the majority revenue comprises of crude and product carriers, gas carriers, and phosphoric acid carriers. The company's Technical and Offshore services segment covers owned offshore vessels and the other segment incorporates income earned from the maritime training institute. Its business operations are confined only to India.
72GF Score
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