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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-14), Shanghai Yatong Co's Beta is 1.0235.
Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) 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)
Shanghai Yatong Co Beta Related Terms
Shanghai Yatong Co Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Yatong Co'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai Yatong 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.
Shanghai Yatong Co Beta vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Yatong Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Yatong 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.
Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) has a Beta of 1.0235 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Shanghai Yatong Co and its competitors.
Is Shanghai Yatong Co's Beta too high?
Shanghai Yatong Co's current Beta is 1.0235. Overall, Shanghai Yatong Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Yatong Co's Beta compare to competitors?
Shanghai Yatong Co's Beta of 1.0235 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beta depends on the Transportation 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 Shanghai Yatong Co and its competitors. Shanghai Yatong Co's current Beta is 1.0235. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Yatong Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.92, compared to a current price of ¥5.63 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.0235. Shanghai Yatong Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692), the current Beta is 1.0235 as of Jul. 14, 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 Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Yatong Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.63 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.92.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Yatong Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600692:
Beta: 1.0235
GF Value™: ¥8.92 vs. price of ¥5.63 (36.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600692 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Yatong Co Ltd is engaged in real estate development, communication network construction and maintenance, steel trade, concrete production and sales, and the construction and operation of photovoltaic power stations. Its real estate business focuses on commercial and affordable housing, with all commercial projects located in the Chongming District. The communication engineering segment serves telecom and tower companies. The steel trade follows an order-based purchase and sales model. The new energy segment focuses on building and operating solar and wind power stations. The company generates key revenue from the commodity sales such as steel and concrete.
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