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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-15), China Meheco Group Co's Beta is 0.8171.
China Meheco Group Co (SHSE:600056) 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 Medical Distribution subindustry, China Meheco Group 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.
China Meheco Group Co Beta vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, China Meheco Group Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Meheco Group Co'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.
China Meheco Group Co (SHSE:600056) has a Beta of 0.8171 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for China Meheco Group Co and its competitors.
Is China Meheco Group Co's Beta too high?
China Meheco Group Co's current Beta is 0.8171. Overall, China Meheco Group Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Meheco Group Co's Beta compare to MCK and CAH?
China Meheco Group Co's Beta of 0.8171 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Distribution 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 China Meheco Group Co and its competitors. China Meheco Group Co's current Beta is 0.8171. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Meheco Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Meheco Group Co (SHSE:600056) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.47, compared to a current price of ¥9.64 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8171. China Meheco Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 China Meheco Group Co (SHSE:600056), the current Beta is 0.8171 as of Jul. 15, 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 China Meheco Group Co (SHSE:600056) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Meheco Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.64 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.47.
GuruFocus considers China Meheco Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600056:
Beta: 0.8171
GF Value™: ¥10.47 vs. price of ¥9.64 (7.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600056 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Meheco Group Co Ltd is engaged in the distribution and trading of botanical medicines, medical instruments, and pharmaceuticals. It offers botanic medicines and herbal products, as well as exports of natural medicines, including herbs, spices, plant extracts, bee products, and Chinese traditional medicines. The company's business scope covers the whole industry chain, from research and development, cultivation and processing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics to international trading, academic promotion, and technical service. The corporation provides trading services for customers in the pharmaceutical and chemical field, covering APIs, preparations, biologicals, blood products, and others.
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