Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Mercury Industries Bhd's Beta is -1.0751.
Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Mercury 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.
Mercury Industries Bhd Beta vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Mercury Industries Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury 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.
Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) has a Beta of -1.0751 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 Mercury Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd's Beta too high?
Mercury Industries Bhd's current Beta is -1.0751. Overall, Mercury Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Industries Bhd's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Mercury Industries Bhd's Beta of -1.0751 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction 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 Mercury Industries Bhd and its competitors. Mercury Industries Bhd's current Beta is -1.0751. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.61, compared to a current price of RM0.60 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -1.0751. Mercury Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192), the current Beta is -1.0751 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.60 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.61.
GuruFocus considers Mercury Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8192:
Beta: -1.0751
GF Value™: RM6.61 vs. price of RM0.60 (90.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury Industries Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in civil and building construction works. Its principal activities include sourcing and trading building materials and other associated products used in the construction and property development industry. The company's segments are property development, which undertakes the development of commercial and residential properties; investment holding, involving investment holding and provision of management services; and complementary business, covering civil and building construction and trading of building materials. and majority of revenue comes from property development. the company operates in Malaysia.
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