Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-27), Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Beta is 0.4531.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) 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)
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd'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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) has a Beta of 0.4531 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Beta too high?
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Beta is 0.4531. Overall, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Beta compare to CASY and WSM?
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Beta of 0.4531 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Beta is 0.4531. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4531. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210), the current Beta is 0.4531 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.11.
GuruFocus considers Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0210:
Beta: 0.4531
GF Value™: RM0.11 vs. price of RM0.11 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd is principally involved in the retail and distribution of baby, children, and maternity products. The firm operates through two segments. The Retail segment engages in the retailing of babies, children, and maternity products. The Distribution segment comprises of distribution of children's and maternity products. The group operates in Malaysia.
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