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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-14), Aoyama Trading Co's Beta is -0.2098.
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) 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)
Aoyama Trading Co Beta Related Terms
Aoyama Trading Co Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aoyama Trading Co's Beta can be seen below:
* 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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aoyama Trading Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aoyama Trading Co'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.
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) has a Beta of -0.2098 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors.
Is Aoyama Trading Co's Beta too high?
Aoyama Trading Co's current Beta is -0.2098. Overall, Aoyama Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aoyama Trading Co's Beta compare to TJX and ROST?
Aoyama Trading Co's Beta of -0.2098 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. Aoyama Trading Co's current Beta is -0.2098. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoyama Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円649.24, compared to a current price of 円707.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2098. Aoyama Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219), the current Beta is -0.2098 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円707.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円649.24.
GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8219:
Beta: -0.2098
GF Value™: 円649.24 vs. price of 円707.00 (8.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8219 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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