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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-26), Zhongtai Securities Co's Beta is 1.2039.
Zhongtai Securities Co (SHSE:600918) 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Zhongtai Securities 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.
Zhongtai Securities Co Beta vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Zhongtai Securities Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongtai Securities 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.
Zhongtai Securities Co (SHSE:600918) has a Beta of 1.2039 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Zhongtai Securities Co and its competitors.
Is Zhongtai Securities Co's Beta too high?
Zhongtai Securities Co's current Beta is 1.2039. Overall, Zhongtai Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongtai Securities Co's Beta compare to MS and GS?
Zhongtai Securities Co's Beta of 1.2039 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beta depends on the Capital Markets 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 Zhongtai Securities Co and its competitors. Zhongtai Securities Co's current Beta is 1.2039. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongtai Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongtai Securities Co (SHSE:600918) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.87, compared to a current price of ¥5.51 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.2039. Zhongtai Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Zhongtai Securities Co (SHSE:600918), the current Beta is 1.2039 as of Jul. 26, 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 Zhongtai Securities Co (SHSE:600918) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongtai Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.51 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.87.
GuruFocus considers Zhongtai Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600918:
Beta: 1.2039
GF Value™: ¥6.87 vs. price of ¥5.51 (19.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongtai Securities Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in wealth management business. The company operates through eight segments: Asset management business segment, Credit business segment, Futures business segment, International business segment, Investment banking segment, Investment business segment, Wealth management business segment, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Wealth management business segment. The wealth management business mainly provides securities brokerage services, investment advisory services, product allocation services, and comprehensive financial services.
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