Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) Beta: -0.8243 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


What is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta?

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd XKLS:5169 Beta is -0.8243 as of Jul. 06, 2026.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-06), Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta is -0.8243.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd  (XKLS:5169) 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)

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta Related Terms

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Hup Construction Co 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.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta Chart

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 1.65 2.07 1.83 0.95

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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XKLS:5169 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beta Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ho Hup Construction Co 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.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta falls into.


Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.8243 mean?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a Beta of -0.8243 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta too high?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Beta is -0.8243.
How does Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Beta of -0.8243 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Beta is -0.8243. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a current Beta of -0.8243. The current Beta is -0.8243. 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169), the current Beta is -0.8243 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.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Persiaran Jalil 1, No.1, Level 18, Ho Hup Tower, Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 57000
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd provides construction and related services. The operating business segments of the group are Construction, Property development, Building materials, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment, which is engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties. The Construction segment is involved in foundation and civil engineering, building contracting works and engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of pipeline systems; the Building materials segment manufactures ready-mixed concrete and quarry; and the Others segment includes trading services and asset and retail management. Substantially all the group's revenue is derived from Malaysia.