Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), New Asia Construction & Development's Beta is 0.1619.
New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) 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)
New Asia Construction & Development Beta Related Terms
New Asia Construction & Development 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, New Asia Construction & Development'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.
New Asia Construction & Development Beta vs Construction Industry
New Asia Construction & Development Beta Calculation
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.
New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) has a Beta of 0.1619 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 New Asia Construction & Development and its competitors.
Is New Asia Construction & Development's Beta too high?
New Asia Construction & Development's current Beta is 0.1619. Overall, New Asia Construction & Development has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Asia Construction & Development's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
New Asia Construction & Development's Beta of 0.1619 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction 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 New Asia Construction & Development and its competitors. New Asia Construction & Development's current Beta is 0.1619. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Asia Construction & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.85, compared to a current price of NT$13.80 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1619. New Asia Construction & Development's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516), the current Beta is 0.1619 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 New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Asia Construction & Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.80 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.85.
GuruFocus considers New Asia Construction & Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2516:
Beta: 0.1619
GF Value™: NT$15.85 vs. price of NT$13.80 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Asia Construction & Development Business Description
New Asia Construction & Development Corp and its subsidiaries are engaged in the construction of heavy equipment needed for civil engineering, development business related to land and community, construction, leasing or selling of public housing and office building, repairment, leasing and selling of heavy equipment, manufacturing and selling of ready mixed concrete and asphalt concrete, and investment. The Group operates in the construction segment, which is engaged in the construction of residential and commercial buildings and civil engineering contracts. The company operates in Taiwan and Asia, and the maximum revenue is generated from Taiwan.
79GF Score
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