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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-20), Great Eastern Holdings's Beta is 0.0910.
Great Eastern Holdings (SGX:G07) 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 Insurance - Life subindustry, Great Eastern Holdings'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.
Great Eastern Holdings Beta vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Great Eastern Holdings's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Eastern Holdings'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.
Great Eastern Holdings (SGX:G07) has a Beta of 0.0910 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Great Eastern Holdings and its competitors.
Is Great Eastern Holdings' Beta too high?
Great Eastern Holdings' current Beta is 0.0910. Overall, Great Eastern Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Eastern Holdings' Beta compare to AFL and MET?
Great Eastern Holdings' Beta of 0.0910 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beta depends on the Insurance 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 Great Eastern Holdings and its competitors. Great Eastern Holdings's current Beta is 0.0910. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Eastern Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Eastern Holdings (SGX:G07) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$12.91, compared to a current price of S$19.70 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0910. Great Eastern Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Great Eastern Holdings (SGX:G07), the current Beta is 0.0910 as of Jul. 20, 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 Great Eastern Holdings (SGX:G07) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Eastern Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$19.70 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$12.91.
GuruFocus considers Great Eastern Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:G07:
Beta: 0.0910
GF Value™: S$12.91 vs. price of S$19.70 (52.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:G07 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Eastern Holdings Ltd provides insurance and investment management services through three segments. The Life Insurance segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, offers life, long-term health, and accident insurance, annuities, and unit-linked products, with revenues from external customers. The Non-Life Insurance segment provides short-term property and casualty, liability, medical, and personal accident coverage, including protection against fire, burglary, and business interruption. The Shareholders segment delivers fund management services across Asia Pacific equities and fixed income portfolios for institutional clients. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Singapore.
53GF Score
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