Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Beta: -0.5511 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SGX:QNS Southern Alliance Mining Ltd SGX:QNS
46 GF Score
Price S$0.41
GF Value S$0.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Alliance Mining Beta?

Southern Alliance Mining SGX:QNS 46 Beta is -0.5511 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:QNS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-25), Southern Alliance Mining's Beta is -0.5511.


Southern Alliance Mining  (SGX:QNS) 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)


Southern Alliance Mining Beta Related Terms


Southern Alliance Mining Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Alliance Mining's Beta can be seen below:

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Southern Alliance Mining Beta Chart

Southern Alliance Mining Annual Data
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Southern Alliance Mining Semi-Annual Data
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SGX:QNS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beta Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Southern Alliance Mining'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.


Southern Alliance Mining Beta vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Alliance Mining's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Alliance Mining's Beta falls into.


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Southern Alliance Mining 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 -0.5511 mean?
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) has a Beta of -0.5511 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors.
Is Southern Alliance Mining's Beta too high?
Southern Alliance Mining's current Beta is -0.5511. Overall, Southern Alliance Mining has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Alliance Mining's Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Southern Alliance Mining's Beta of -0.5511 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beta depends on the Steel 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 Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. Southern Alliance Mining's current Beta is -0.5511. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Alliance Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.41 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.5511. Southern Alliance Mining's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS), the current Beta is -0.5511 as of Jul. 25, 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.41 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84. GuruFocus considers Southern Alliance Mining to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SGX:QNS:

  • Beta: -0.5511
  • GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.41 (51.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Southern Alliance Mining Business Description

Address Jalan Putra Square 6, Level 8, Menara Zenith, Putra Square, Kuantan, PHG, MYS, 25200
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore for subsequent sale. The principal activities of the company are those of investment holding and provision of management services. The company mines, produces, and sells iron ore, which includes processed iron ore concentrate typically sold to steel mills or traders, and crushed iron ore that is used as a pipe coating material. It mines at the Chaah mine, an open-pit mine located in the southwest of the township of Chaah.
46GF Score

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