Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Beta is 0.6857.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Fraser & Neave 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.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Beta vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fraser & Neave 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.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) has a Beta of 0.6857 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Beta too high?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Beta is 0.6857. Overall, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Beta compare to KO and PEP?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Beta of 0.6857 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beta depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Beta is 0.6857. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM28.05, compared to a current price of RM28.18 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.6857. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689), the current Beta is 0.6857 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM28.18 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM28.05.
GuruFocus considers Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3689:
Beta: 0.6857
GF Value™: RM28.05 vs. price of RM28.18 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells canned milk, both condensed and evaporated and other dairy products and soft drinks. The company manufactures its products in Malaysia and Thailand and operates through four main segments: F&B Malaysia, which generates maximum revenue, F&B Thailand, Property, and Others. F&B Malaysia and F&B Thailand manufacture both soft drinks and dairies. Its core soft drink brands include 100PLUS, F&N Fun Flavours, F&N NutriSoy, F&N Seasons, F&N Ice Mountain, and others. Its dairy brands include Carnation, Magnolia, Teapot, Farmhouse, Gold Coin, and F&N Fruit Tree, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Southeast Asia and the rest from other regions.
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