Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Beta is 0.1539.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) 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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd Beta vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) has a Beta of 0.1539 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Beta too high?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Beta is 0.1539. Overall, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Beta compare to ISRG and BDX?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Beta of 0.1539 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Beta is 0.1539. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.61, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.1539. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153), the current Beta is 0.1539 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.61.
GuruFocus considers Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7153:
Beta: 0.1539
GF Value™: RM1.61 vs. price of RM1.02 (36.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd manufactures industrial rubber products and disposable latex gloves. The firm's segments are: Technical Rubber Products, Gloves, Cleanroom Products, and Others. The Gloves segment generates the majority of revenue. The Technical Rubber Products business manufactures and distributes high technical input rubber products. The Gloves business manufactures medical-grade examination gloves and specialty gloves for healthcare and industrial applications. The Cleanroom Products business sells rubber products that can be used in cleanrooms. The majority of Kossan Rubber's revenue is generated from Malaysia, while it also has its presence outside Malaysia.
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