NHLG (National Healthcare Logistics) Beta: 2.0493 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is National Healthcare Logistics Beta?

National Healthcare Logistics NHLG Beta is 2.0493 as of Aug. 05, 2026.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-05), National Healthcare Logistics's Beta is 2.0493.

National Healthcare Logistics  (OTCPK:NHLG) 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)

National Healthcare Logistics Beta Related Terms

National Healthcare Logistics Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Healthcare Logistics's Beta can be seen below:

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NHLG vs BACK, HCA, THC: Beta Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare Logistics'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.

National Healthcare Logistics Beta vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare Logistics's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare Logistics's Beta falls into.


National Healthcare Logistics 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 2.0493 mean?
National Healthcare Logistics (NHLG) has a Beta of 2.0493 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for National Healthcare Logistics and its competitors.
Is National Healthcare Logistics' Beta too high?
National Healthcare Logistics' current Beta is 2.0493.
How does National Healthcare Logistics' Beta compare to BACK and HCA?
National Healthcare Logistics' Beta of 2.0493 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 National Healthcare Logistics and its competitors. National Healthcare Logistics's current Beta is 2.0493. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Healthcare Logistics stock overvalued right now?
National Healthcare Logistics (NHLG) has a current Beta of 2.0493. The current Beta is 2.0493. 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 National Healthcare Logistics (NHLG), the current Beta is 2.0493 as of Aug. 05, 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.

National Healthcare Logistics Business Description

Address 370 Amapola Avenue, Suite 200-A, Torrance, CA, USA, 90501
National Healthcare Logistics Inc is a holding company for chains of mid-size hospitals and medical facilities.