Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-02), Kobay Technology Bhd's Beta is 0.1204.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Beta vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Beta of 0.1204 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Beta too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Beta is 0.1204. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Beta compare to CRS and ATI?
Kobay Technology Bhd's Beta of 0.1204 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Beta is 0.1204. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.58 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1204. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Beta is 0.1204 as of Jul. 02, 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.58 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
Beta: 0.1204
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.58 (36.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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