Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), China Oil And Gas Group's Beta is -0.9681.
China Oil And Gas Group (STU:GPI1) 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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Oil And Gas Group'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.
China Oil And Gas Group Beta vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oil And Gas Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oil And Gas Group'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.
China Oil And Gas Group (STU:GPI1) has a Beta of -0.9681 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors.
Is China Oil And Gas Group's Beta too high?
China Oil And Gas Group's current Beta is -0.9681. Overall, China Oil And Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oil And Gas Group's Beta compare to VLO and MPC?
China Oil And Gas Group's Beta of -0.9681 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beta depends on the Oil & Gas 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 China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. China Oil And Gas Group's current Beta is -0.9681. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oil And Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group (STU:GPI1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.9681. China Oil And Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Oil And Gas Group (STU:GPI1), the current Beta is -0.9681 as of Jun. 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 China Oil And Gas Group (STU:GPI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
GuruFocus considers China Oil And Gas Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GPI1:
Beta: -0.9681
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (20% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GPI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oil And Gas Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in investment in natural gas and energy-related business. The business operations of the company include piped city gas business, pipeline design, and construction; transportation, distribution, and sale of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; and development, production, and sale of crude oil and gas and other upstream energy resources. The company operates through the segments of Sales and distribution of natural gas and other related products; Gas pipeline construction and connection; Exploitation and production of crude oil and natural gas; and Production and sales of coal-derived clean energy and other related products. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Mainland China.
57GF Score
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