Bank of Shanghai Co (SHSE:601229) Beta: 0.1326 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SHSE:601229 Bank of Shanghai Co Ltd SHSE:601229
51 GF Score
Price ¥9.26
GF Value ¥8.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bank of Shanghai Co Beta?

Bank of Shanghai Co SHSE:601229 +1.98% 51 Beta is 0.1326 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601229 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-19), Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta is 0.1326.


Bank of Shanghai Co  (SHSE:601229) 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)


Bank of Shanghai Co Beta Related Terms


Bank of Shanghai Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Shanghai 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.

Bank of Shanghai Co Beta Chart

Bank of Shanghai Co Annual Data
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Bank of Shanghai Co Quarterly Data
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Bank of Shanghai Co Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Shanghai 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.


Bank of Shanghai Co Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta falls into.


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Bank of Shanghai 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.1326 mean?
Bank of Shanghai Co (SHSE:601229) has a Beta of 0.1326 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Bank of Shanghai Co and its competitors.
Is Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta too high?
Bank of Shanghai Co's current Beta is 0.1326. Overall, Bank of Shanghai Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta compare to competitors?
Bank of Shanghai Co's Beta of 0.1326 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Shanghai Co and its competitors. Bank of Shanghai Co's current Beta is 0.1326. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Shanghai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Shanghai Co (SHSE:601229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.90, compared to a current price of ¥9.26 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1326. Bank of Shanghai Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Bank of Shanghai Co (SHSE:601229), the current Beta is 0.1326 as of Jul. 19, 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 Bank of Shanghai Co (SHSE:601229) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Shanghai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥9.26 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.90. GuruFocus considers Bank of Shanghai Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601229:

  • Beta: 0.1326
  • GF Value™: ¥8.90 vs. price of ¥9.26 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank of Shanghai Co Business Description

Address No. 168, Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Bank of Shanghai Co Ltd is a commercial banking company. It is mainly involved in providing banking and financial services such as Corporate banking, Retail banking, Treasury business, and others. The Bank conducts its business through three segments. The Wholesale Financial Business segment serves corporate clients, government agencies, and peer institutions with loans, deposits, trade finance, settlements, investment banking, asset custody, interbank transactions, financial market operations, and equity investments. The Retail Financial Business segment offers individuals loans, deposits, wealth management, remittances, securities agency, and bank card services. The Other Business segment covers mobile and corporate online banking as well as other related services.
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