GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) Beta: -0.4615 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


ROCO:6488 GlobalWafers Co Ltd ROCO:6488
72 GF Score
Price NT$915.00
GF Value NT$413.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is GlobalWafers Co Beta?

GlobalWafers Co ROCO:6488 -2.24% 72 Beta is -0.4615 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6488 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$413.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-30), GlobalWafers Co's Beta is -0.4615.


GlobalWafers Co  (ROCO:6488) 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)


GlobalWafers Co Beta Related Terms


GlobalWafers Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co's Beta can be seen below:

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GlobalWafers Co Beta Chart

GlobalWafers Co Annual Data
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GlobalWafers Co Quarterly Data
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ROCO:6488 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beta Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers 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.


GlobalWafers Co Beta vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GlobalWafers Co's Beta falls into.


ROCO:6488
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GlobalWafers Co Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.4615 mean?
GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) has a Beta of -0.4615 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for GlobalWafers Co and its competitors.
Is GlobalWafers Co's Beta too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current Beta is -0.4615. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's Beta compare to NVDA and AVGO?
GlobalWafers Co's Beta of -0.4615 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beta depends on the Semiconductors 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 GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. GlobalWafers Co's current Beta is -0.4615. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$413.14, compared to a current price of NT$915.00 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4615. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488), the current Beta is -0.4615 as of Jun. 30, 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 GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$915.00 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$413.14. GuruFocus considers GlobalWafers Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6488:

  • Beta: -0.4615
  • GF Value™: NT$413.14 vs. price of NT$915.00 (121.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GlobalWafers Co Business Description

Address No. 8, Industrial East Road 2, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
72GF Score

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