Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beta is 1.7625.
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 Auto Parts subindustry, Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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 Baolong Automotive Beta vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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 Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) has a Beta of 1.7625 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beta too high?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Beta is 1.7625. Overall, Shanghai Baolong Automotive has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beta compare to ORLY and AZO?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beta of 1.7625 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beta depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Baolong Automotive and its competitors. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Beta is 1.7625. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥53.27, compared to a current price of ¥26.98 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.7625. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197), the current Beta is 1.7625 as of Jun. 29, 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 Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥26.98 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥53.27.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baolong Automotive to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603197:
Beta: 1.7625
GF Value™: ¥53.27 vs. price of ¥26.98 (49.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive parts and components. Its products include tire valves and accessories, wheel balancing weights, performance exhaust products, automotive pressure sensors, and hydro-forming automotive body parts, among others. The company sells its products in China and various other countries.
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