Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-28), Upson International's Beta is 0.0206.
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Upson International'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.
Upson International Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Upson International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upson International'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.
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) has a Beta of 0.0206 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Upson International and its competitors.
Is Upson International's Beta too high?
Upson International's current Beta is 0.0206. Overall, Upson International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upson International's Beta compare to CASY and WSM?
Upson International's Beta of 0.0206 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Upson International and its competitors. Upson International's current Beta is 0.0206. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upson International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International (PHS:UPSON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.97, compared to a current price of ₱0.70 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0206. Upson International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON), the current Beta is 0.0206 as of Jun. 28, 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.70 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.97.
GuruFocus considers Upson International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:UPSON:
Beta: 0.0206
GF Value™: ₱0.97 vs. price of ₱0.70 (27.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:UPSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upson International Corp is engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, marketing, at wholesale and retail all kinds of goods, commodities, wares and merchandise such as but not limited to computer hardware equipment, telecommunications and other similar products. The company operates in two segments 1) Retail of information and communications technology (ICT) products. and 2) Retail of water filtration and purification devices. Key revenue is generated from ICT Products. The Group operates and generates revenue principally in the Philippines.
49GF Score
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