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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-15), Kwong Fong Industries's Beta is 0.0248.
Kwong Fong Industries (TPE:1416) 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Kwong Fong Industries'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.
Kwong Fong Industries Beta vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kwong Fong Industries's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kwong Fong Industries'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.
Kwong Fong Industries (TPE:1416) has a Beta of 0.0248 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kwong Fong Industries and its competitors.
Is Kwong Fong Industries' Beta too high?
Kwong Fong Industries' current Beta is 0.0248. Overall, Kwong Fong Industries has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwong Fong Industries' Beta compare to IBM and ACN?
Kwong Fong Industries' Beta of 0.0248 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Beta depends on the Software 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 Kwong Fong Industries and its competitors. Kwong Fong Industries's current Beta is 0.0248. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwong Fong Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Fong Industries (TPE:1416) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.42, compared to a current price of NT$11.20 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0248. Kwong Fong Industries' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Kwong Fong Industries (TPE:1416), the current Beta is 0.0248 as of Jul. 15, 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 Kwong Fong Industries (TPE:1416) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Fong Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$11.20 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.42.
GuruFocus considers Kwong Fong Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1416:
Beta: 0.0248
GF Value™: NT$15.42 vs. price of NT$11.20 (27.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1416 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kwong Fong Industries Corp main business items include housing and building development and rental, real estate business, mall management, information software services, and electronic information supply services. The company's segment includes the Kwong Fong Department, the Pao Fong Asset Management Department, the Kwong Fong Holdings Department, and the Digital Technology Department. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Digital Technology Department, which is engaged in Information Software Services. The company generates all of its revenue from Taiwan. The company's revenue is derived from information services, software sales, and real estate sales.
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