Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Beta is 0.5412.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Wellspire Holdings 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.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd Beta vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wellspire Holdings 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.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) has a Beta of 0.5412 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Wellspire Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Beta too high?
Wellspire Holdings Bhd's current Beta is 0.5412. Overall, Wellspire Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Beta compare to SYY and USFD?
Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Beta of 0.5412 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's current Beta is 0.5412. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wellspire Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.83, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5412. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271), the current Beta is 0.5412 as of Jun. 26, 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wellspire Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.83.
GuruFocus considers Wellspire Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0271:
Beta: 0.5412
GF Value™: RM0.83 vs. price of RM0.59 (29.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd is engaged in the distribution and online retailing of consumer packaged foods. The company's distributed product range includes Sunflower seeds, Other seeds and nuts, and Baked and confectionery products. The group's snack foods are sourced locally from Thailand and imported from China also, the company has privately-owned distribution center is located in the province of Pathum Thani, Thailand. There are two buildings with a combined built-up area, which consist of dry storage facilities & chiller room to store products. Alongside, distribution centre has a professional logistics team to serve the Group's customers throughout Thailand's Central, Northeast, Northern, and Southern regions.
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