Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beta is 1.1559.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) 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)
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beta Related Terms
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beta Historical Data
* 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 Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beta vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) has a Beta of 1.1559 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beta too high?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Beta is 1.1559. Overall, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beta compare to LVS and MGM?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beta of 1.1559 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beta depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Beta is 1.1559. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.15, compared to a current price of RM1.65 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1559. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517), the current Beta is 1.1559 as of Jun. 25, 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.65 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.15.
GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5517:
Beta: 1.1559
GF Value™: RM2.15 vs. price of RM1.65 (23.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd operates hotels and beach resorts, golf course, and clubhouse. It is also involved in property management and investment and commercial laundry. The company's segments are Hotels, resorts and golf courses, and Investment properties. It generates the majority of the revenue from Hotels, resorts, and golf courses segment which includes the provision of rooms, food, and beverage, Rendering of ancillary services, and Golf operations. Its properties include Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Resort and Hotel Jen Penang. All of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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