Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-06), Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Beta is 0.6394.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd Beta vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) has a Beta of 0.6394 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Beta too high?
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Beta is 0.6394. Overall, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Beta compare to HON and MMM?
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Beta of 0.6394 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beta depends on the Conglomerates 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Beta is 0.6394. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.91, compared to a current price of RM2.74 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6394. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034), the current Beta is 0.6394 as of Jul. 06, 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.74 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.91.
GuruFocus considers Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3034:
Beta: 0.6394
GF Value™: RM2.91 vs. price of RM2.74 (5.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company. Its segment comprises: Plantation engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and processing of fresh fruit bunches; Property consists of Property investment, property development, and hospitality; Credit financing consists provision of financial services; Automotive engaged in trading in motor vehicles, spare parts and servicing of motor vehicles; Trading consists of Trading and distribution of fertilizers and agro-chemical, trading of general building materials and petroleum products; and Building materials comprise operation of stone quarries and asphalt plants, manufacture of bricks and tiles, distribution and others. The majority of the revenue is generated in Malaysia with smaller operations in Other Asian countries.
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