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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), BOC International China Co's Beta is 1.7418.
BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) 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, BOC International China 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.
BOC International China Co Beta vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, BOC International China Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC International China 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.
BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) has a Beta of 1.7418 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 BOC International China Co and its competitors.
Is BOC International China Co's Beta too high?
BOC International China Co's current Beta is 1.7418. Overall, BOC International China Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC International China Co's Beta compare to MS and GS?
BOC International China Co's Beta of 1.7418 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 BOC International China Co and its competitors. BOC International China Co's current Beta is 1.7418. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC International China Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.65, compared to a current price of ¥11.31 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.7418. BOC International China Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696), the current Beta is 1.7418 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 BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC International China Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.31 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.65.
GuruFocus considers BOC International China Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601696:
Beta: 1.7418
GF Value™: ¥13.65 vs. price of ¥11.31 (17.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601696 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC International China Co Ltd is engaged in Investment banking business, securities brokerage business, asset management business, securities proprietary business, private equity investment business, futures business, and other businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Securities brokerage business.
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