Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Beta is 0.0166.
Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Duopharma Biotech 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.
Duopharma Biotech Bhd Beta vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duopharma Biotech 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.
Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) has a Beta of 0.0166 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Duopharma Biotech Bhd and its competitors.
Is Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Beta too high?
Duopharma Biotech Bhd's current Beta is 0.0166. Overall, Duopharma Biotech Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Beta compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Beta of 0.0166 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beta depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd and its competitors. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's current Beta is 0.0166. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duopharma Biotech Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.52, compared to a current price of RM1.20 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0166. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148), the current Beta is 0.0166 as of Jun. 26, 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duopharma Biotech Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.20 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.52.
GuruFocus considers Duopharma Biotech Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7148:
Beta: 0.0166
GF Value™: RM1.52 vs. price of RM1.20 (21.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Duopharma Biotech Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in manufacturing pharmaceuticals. The company develops, manufactures, and markets generic and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. The operating segment of the company is the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The principal activities of its subsidiary are to carry out business as a manufacturer, distributor, importer, and exporter of pharmaceutical products and medicines. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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