KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Beta: 0.7767 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


XKLS:9466 KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
58 GF Score
Price RM1.26
GF Value RM0.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is KKB Engineering Bhd Beta?

KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466 58 Beta is 0.7767 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-07), KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta is 0.7767.


KKB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:9466) 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)


KKB Engineering Bhd Beta Related Terms


KKB Engineering Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd Beta Chart

KKB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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KKB Engineering Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9466 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beta Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, KKB Engineering 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd Beta vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta falls into.


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KKB Engineering Bhd Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.7767 mean?
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Beta of 0.7767 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Beta is 0.7767. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta compare to CRS and ATI?
KKB Engineering Bhd's Beta of 0.7767 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 KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Beta is 0.7767. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.62, compared to a current price of RM1.26 — trading 103.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7767. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Beta is 0.7767 as of Jul. 07, 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.26 is trading 103.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.62. GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:

  • Beta: 0.7767
  • GF Value™: RM0.62 vs. price of RM1.26 (103.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KKB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Bintawa Industrial Estate, Lot 865, Section 66, Jalan Kilang, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
58GF Score

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