Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-11), Padini Holdings Bhd's Beta is -0.0551.
Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) 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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Padini Holdings 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.
Padini Holdings Bhd Beta vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Padini Holdings Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Padini Holdings 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.
Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) has a Beta of -0.0551 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd's Beta too high?
Padini Holdings Bhd's current Beta is -0.0551. Overall, Padini Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Padini Holdings Bhd's Beta compare to TJX and ROST?
Padini Holdings Bhd's Beta of -0.0551 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beta depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Padini Holdings Bhd's current Beta is -0.0551. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.24, compared to a current price of RM1.40 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0551. Padini Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052), the current Beta is -0.0551 as of Jul. 11, 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.40 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.24.
GuruFocus considers Padini Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7052:
Beta: -0.0551
GF Value™: RM2.24 vs. price of RM1.40 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Padini Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the retailing of garments, ancillary products, ladies' shoes and accessories as well as the provision of management services and electronic commerce. The company manages several fashion brands, including Padini, Vincci, Seed, Padini Authentics, and Miki, offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and children's wear. It has three reportable segments: a) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of the subsidiaries, b) Apparels and footwear: Promoting and marketing of fashionable apparels, footwear and accessories, c) Management service: Provision of management services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Apparels and footwear segment.
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