Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Beta: 0.9901 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SHSE:600398 Hla Group Corp Ltd SHSE:600398
87 GF Score
Price ¥5.98
GF Value ¥7.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hla Group Beta?

Hla Group SHSE:600398 -0.17% 87 Beta is 0.9901 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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), Hla Group's Beta is 0.9901.


Hla Group  (SHSE:600398) 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)


Hla Group Beta Related Terms


Hla Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hla Group's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

Hla Group Beta Chart

Hla Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.78 0.62 1.19 0.96

Hla Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:600398 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beta Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hla Group'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.


Hla Group Beta vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hla Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hla Group's Beta falls into.


SHSE:600398
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Hla Group Corp Ltd SHSE:600398
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Hla Group 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 0.9901 mean?
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a Beta of 0.9901 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 Hla Group and its competitors.
Is Hla Group's Beta too high?
Hla Group's current Beta is 0.9901. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's Beta compare to RL and LEVI?
Hla Group's Beta of 0.9901 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beta depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Hla Group and its competitors. Hla Group's current Beta is 0.9901. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.98 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.9901. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current Beta is 0.9901 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.98 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.75. GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:

  • Beta: 0.9901
  • GF Value™: ¥7.75 vs. price of ¥5.98 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hla Group Business Description

Address Xinqiao Town, Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin, CHN, 214421
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
87GF Score

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