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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-21), Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Beta is 1.8296.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) 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 Steel subindustry, Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Beta vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) has a Beta of 1.8296 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Beta too high?
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's current Beta is 1.8296. Overall, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Beta of 1.8296 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's current Beta is 1.8296. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.69, compared to a current price of ¥6.74 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.8296. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126), the current Beta is 1.8296 as of Jul. 21, 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.74 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.69.
GuruFocus considers Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600126:
Beta: 1.8296
GF Value™: ¥5.69 vs. price of ¥6.74 (18.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a China-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel products. Through its subsidiaries, the company produces hot-rolled coils and its products are carbon structural steels, low-alloy structural steels, cold-rolled or deep-drawn low-carbon steels, pipeline steels, automotive structural steels, container steels, shipbuilding steels, bridge steels, diamond plates, and other steels. The company is also engaged in providing environmental protection services, including sewage treatment services.
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