Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Union Bank Of The Philippines's Beta is 0.6706.
Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) 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)
Union Bank Of The Philippines Beta Related Terms
Union Bank Of The Philippines Beta Historical Data
* 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.
Union Bank Of The Philippines Beta Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Union Bank Of The Philippines'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.
Union Bank Of The Philippines Beta vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Union Bank Of The Philippines's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Bank Of The Philippines'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.
Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) has a Beta of 0.6706 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines and its competitors.
Is Union Bank Of The Philippines' Beta too high?
Union Bank Of The Philippines' current Beta is 0.6706. Overall, Union Bank Of The Philippines has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bank Of The Philippines' Beta compare to competitors?
Union Bank Of The Philippines' Beta of 0.6706 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines and its competitors. Union Bank Of The Philippines's current Beta is 0.6706. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Bank Of The Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱37.70, compared to a current price of ₱24.50 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6706. Union Bank Of The Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP), the current Beta is 0.6706 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank Of The Philippines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱24.50 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱37.70.
GuruFocus considers Union Bank Of The Philippines to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:UBP:
Beta: 0.6706
GF Value™: ₱37.70 vs. price of ₱24.50 (35% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:UBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Bank Of The Philippines Business Description
Union Bank Of The Philippines Inc is a company that provides commercial banking products and services. It offers loans and deposits, cash management, retail banking, foreign exchange, capital markets, corporate and consumer finance, investment management, and trust banking. The group's main operating business segments are Consumer Banking, Institutional Banking, Mass Market/Digital Banking, Trust and Insurance, Treasury Banking, and Headquarters. The majority share of groups revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking business segment, which principally handles individual customers' deposits and provides consumer-type loans, such as automobiles and mortgage financing, credit card facilities, and funds transfer facilities.
77GF Score
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