Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-05), Metro Healthcare Bhd's Beta is 0.2888.
Metro Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:0329) 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Metro Healthcare 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.
Metro Healthcare Bhd Beta vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Metro Healthcare Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Healthcare 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.
Metro Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:0329) has a Beta of 0.2888 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Metro Healthcare Bhd and its competitors.
Is Metro Healthcare Bhd's Beta too high?
Metro Healthcare Bhd's current Beta is 0.2888. Overall, Metro Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Healthcare Bhd's Beta compare to HCA and THC?
Metro Healthcare Bhd's Beta of 0.2888 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Metro Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. Metro Healthcare Bhd's current Beta is 0.2888. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:0329) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.32, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2888. Metro Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Metro Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:0329), the current Beta is 0.2888 as of Jul. 05, 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 Metro Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:0329) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.32.
GuruFocus considers Metro Healthcare Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0329:
Beta: 0.2888
GF Value™: RM0.32 vs. price of RM0.22 (32.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0329 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Healthcare Bhd is engaged in the provision of women healthcare services. The company offers various services such as obstetrics, gynecology impatient services, and diagnostic medical imaging services. It also provides semen analysis, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, blastocyst culture, assisted hatching, frozen embryo transfer, preimplantation genetic screening, and infertility consultation services. The company serves patients in Malaysia. The firm's business segment includes O&G healthcare services, Complementary services, and Hospital services.
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