Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's Beta is 0.8045.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (OTCPK:WRFRF) 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)
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co Beta Related Terms
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Wharf Real Estate Investment 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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co Beta vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wharf Real Estate Investment 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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) has a Beta of 0.8045 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's Beta too high?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current Beta is 0.8045. Overall, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's Beta compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's Beta of 0.8045 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beta depends on the Real Estate 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current Beta is 0.8045. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8045. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF), the current Beta is 0.8045 as of Jun. 24, 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10.
GuruFocus considers Wharf Real Estate Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WRFRF:
Beta: 0.8045
GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $2.70 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WRFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co Business Description
Wharf spun off Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. in November 2017. It is a leading property investor with a focus on prime retail assets in Hong Kong. Rental income from flagship assets Harbour City and Times Square accounts for over 85% of revenue. The balance comes from Plaza Hollywood, The Murray, and Marco Polo hotels, and two offices in the central business district. The group also holds two malls in Singapore and a mixed development in Suzhou. Wharf was originally a shipping company but transformed into a property developer and investor in the 1960s by redeveloping its unused industrial assets, many located in city center and waterfront locations. The Harbour City site had been wharfs, and the Times Square site was a tram depot in the 1970s. Wheelock holds a 49% stake in the group.
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