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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-22), Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta is 0.5497.
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) 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)
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Beta Related Terms
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Beta Historical Data
* 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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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.
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Beta vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta falls into.
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co 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.
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) has a Beta of 0.5497 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co and its competitors.
Is Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta too high?
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's current Beta is 0.5497. Overall, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta compare to NEE and SO?
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Beta of 0.5497 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co and its competitors. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's current Beta is 0.5497. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.29, compared to a current price of ¥11.80 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5497. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505), the current Beta is 0.5497 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.80 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.29.
GuruFocus considers Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600505:
Beta: 0.5497
GF Value™: ¥11.29 vs. price of ¥11.80 (4.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Business Description
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Ltd is engaged in the business of generating electric power. The company has a complete power generation, power supply, distribution, and power sales industry chain. The power generated by the company's own and in-grid hydropower stations is sold to end customers through its own power grid.
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