Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-30), Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Beta is 0.3449.
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) 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)
Chemical Industries (Far East) Beta Related Terms
Chemical Industries (Far East) 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) Beta vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) has a Beta of 0.3449 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Beta too high?
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current Beta is 0.3449. Overall, Chemical Industries (Far East) has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Beta compare to DOW?
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Beta of 0.3449 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beta depends on the Chemicals 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current Beta is 0.3449. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.54 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.3449. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05), the current Beta is 0.3449 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.54 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Chemical Industries (Far East) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:C05:
Beta: 0.3449
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.54 (27.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C05 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical Industries (Far East) Business Description
Chemical Industries (Far East) Ltd is engaged as the sole manufacturer of Chemical products in Singapore. The company operates through two segments Industrial Chemicals and Properties. The company generates maximum revenue from the Industrial Chemicals segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Singapore. The company's product portfolio consists of Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, and others.
44GF Score
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