Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) Beta: 1.3908 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


What is Pestec International Bhd Beta?

Pestec International Bhd XKLS:5219 Beta is 1.3908 as of Jul. 05, 2026.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-05), Pestec International Bhd's Beta is 1.3908.

Pestec International Bhd  (XKLS:5219) 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)

Pestec International Bhd Beta Related Terms

Pestec International Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pestec International 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.

Pestec International Bhd Beta Chart

Pestec International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.24 0.65 1.05 1.57 1.57

Pestec International Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 1.22 1.09 1.31 1.59

XKLS:5219 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beta Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pestec International 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.

Pestec International Bhd Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pestec International Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pestec International Bhd's Beta falls into.


Pestec International 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 1.3908 mean?
Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) has a Beta of 1.3908 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 Pestec International Bhd and its competitors.
Is Pestec International Bhd's Beta too high?
Pestec International Bhd's current Beta is 1.3908.
How does Pestec International Bhd's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Pestec International Bhd's Beta of 1.3908 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 Pestec International Bhd and its competitors. Pestec International Bhd's current Beta is 1.3908. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pestec International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) has a current Beta of 1.3908. The current Beta is 1.3908. 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 Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219), the current Beta is 1.3908 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.

Pestec International Bhd Business Description

Address No. 26, Jalan Utarid U5/14, Seksyen U5, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Pestech International Bhd is an integrated electrical power technology company. It offers solutions for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) electrical system which include engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of substations, transmission line and power cables, infrastructure asset management, power generation, rail electrification and signalling as well as power distribution and smart grid. It also focus on developing sustainable energy generation and development where it provides solutions in large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, industrial and commercial solar rooftop solution and off grid distributed energy system. The company has expanded its market reach into countries in the regions such as Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, etc.