Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162) Beta: -2.0866 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


What is Widad Group Bhd Beta?

Widad Group Bhd XKLS:0162 -33.33% Beta is -2.0866 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), Widad Group Bhd's Beta is -2.0866.

Widad Group Bhd  (XKLS:0162) 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)

Widad Group Bhd Beta Related Terms

Widad Group Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Widad Group Bhd'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.

Widad Group Bhd Beta Chart

Widad Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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Widad Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0162 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beta Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Widad Group Bhd'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.

Widad Group Bhd Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Widad Group Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Widad Group Bhd's Beta falls into.


Widad Group Bhd 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 -2.0866 mean?
Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162) has a Beta of -2.0866 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Widad Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Widad Group Bhd's Beta too high?
Widad Group Bhd's current Beta is -2.0866.
How does Widad Group Bhd's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Widad Group Bhd's Beta of -2.0866 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 Widad Group Bhd and its competitors. Widad Group Bhd's current Beta is -2.0866. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Widad Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.02, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -2.0866. 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 Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162), the current Beta is -2.0866 as of Jun. 29, 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.

Widad Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 3, Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Bangunan Widad Business Group, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Widad Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company is organized into three business units. Integrated facility management includes scheduled maintenance, ad-hoc maintenance, upgrading, and renovation to ensure optimum effectiveness and efficiency and cater to its customer's requirements and preferences, which also is the majority revenue generating segment. The constructions segment includes infrastructure and civil works such as the construction of low and high-rise buildings for a variety of uses, and sewerage treatment plants. The concession segment comprises operations related to the construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. The Other non-reportable segments comprise operations related to investment holding.