Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-13), Petra Energy Bhd's Beta is -0.2390.
Petra Energy Bhd (XKLS:5133) 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)
Petra Energy Bhd Beta Related Terms
Petra Energy Bhd Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petra Energy Bhd's Beta can be seen below:
* 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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Petra Energy 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.
Petra Energy Bhd Beta vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petra Energy Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petra Energy 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.
Petra Energy Bhd (XKLS:5133) has a Beta of -0.2390 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Petra Energy Bhd and its competitors.
Is Petra Energy Bhd's Beta too high?
Petra Energy Bhd's current Beta is -0.2390. Overall, Petra Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petra Energy Bhd's Beta compare to SLB and BKR?
Petra Energy Bhd's Beta of -0.2390 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beta depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petra Energy Bhd and its competitors. Petra Energy Bhd's current Beta is -0.2390. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petra Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Energy Bhd (XKLS:5133) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.68 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2390. Petra Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Petra Energy Bhd (XKLS:5133), the current Beta is -0.2390 as of Jul. 13, 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 Petra Energy Bhd (XKLS:5133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.68 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers Petra Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5133:
Beta: -0.2390
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.68 (44.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petra Energy Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it provides a range of integrated brownfield services for the upstream oil and gas industry in Malaysia. It operates through Services, Marine Assets, and Upstream segments. The company offers services in Hook-up Construction, Commissioning, and Topside heavy Maintenance, Project Management, Procurement and Logistics, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Oil Field Optimisation, Equipment, Packaging and Manufacturing. It derives key revenue from the Marine Assets, which comprise of subsidiaries that own the Group's marine assets and hold the license to carry on leasing business.
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