Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Beta: 0.3682 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:5660 Kobelco Wire Co Ltd TSE:5660
65 GF Score
Price 円1,791.00
GF Value 円1,264.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kobelco Wire Co Beta?

Kobelco Wire Co TSE:5660 +4.55% 65 Beta is 0.3682 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-14), Kobelco Wire Co's Beta is 0.3682.


Kobelco Wire Co  (TSE:5660) 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)


Kobelco Wire Co Beta Related Terms


Kobelco Wire Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire Co's Beta can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kobelco Wire Co Beta Chart

Kobelco Wire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beta
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Kobelco Wire Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:5660 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beta Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire Co'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.


Kobelco Wire Co Beta vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire Co's Beta falls into.


TSE:5660
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Kobelco Wire Co 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.3682 mean?
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a Beta of 0.3682 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's Beta too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current Beta is 0.3682. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobelco Wire Co's Beta of 0.3682 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beta depends on the Steel 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. Kobelco Wire Co's current Beta is 0.3682. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.92, compared to a current price of 円1,791.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.3682. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current Beta is 0.3682 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,791.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.92. GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:

  • Beta: 0.3682
  • GF Value™: 円1,264.92 vs. price of 円1,791.00 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobelco Wire Co Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakahama-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, JPN, 6600091
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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円1,791.00
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円1,264.92
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