Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-04), Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Beta is -0.0656.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) 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)
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Beta Related Terms
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Beta Historical Data
* 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Beta vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a Beta of -0.0656 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Beta too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Beta is -0.0656. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Beta compare to VRT and BE?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Beta of -0.0656 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Beta is -0.0656. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$199.50, compared to a current price of NT$238.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0656. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current Beta is -0.0656 as of Jul. 04, 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$238.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$199.50.
GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:
Beta: -0.0656
GF Value™: NT$199.50 vs. price of NT$238.00 (19.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
83GF Score
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