United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) Beta: 1.4406 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SAU:1301 United Wire Factories Co SAU:1301
69 GF Score
Price ﷼16.44
GF Value ﷼26.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is United Wire Factories Co Beta?

United Wire Factories Co SAU:1301 +0.49% 69 Beta is 1.4406 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1301 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼26.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-19), United Wire Factories Co's Beta is 1.4406.


United Wire Factories Co  (SAU:1301) 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)


United Wire Factories Co Beta Related Terms


United Wire Factories Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Wire Factories Co's Beta can be seen below:

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United Wire Factories Co Beta Chart

United Wire Factories Co Annual Data
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United Wire Factories Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:1301 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beta Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, United Wire Factories Co'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.


United Wire Factories Co Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, United Wire Factories Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Wire Factories Co's Beta falls into.


SAU:1301
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United Wire Factories Co SAU:1301
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United Wire Factories Co 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 1.4406 mean?
United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) has a Beta of 1.4406 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for United Wire Factories Co and its competitors.
Is United Wire Factories Co's Beta too high?
United Wire Factories Co's current Beta is 1.4406. Overall, United Wire Factories Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Wire Factories Co's Beta compare to TT and JCI?
United Wire Factories Co's Beta of 1.4406 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 United Wire Factories Co and its competitors. United Wire Factories Co's current Beta is 1.4406. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Wire Factories Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼26.70, compared to a current price of ﷼16.44 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.4406. United Wire Factories Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301), the current Beta is 1.4406 as of Jul. 19, 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 United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Wire Factories Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼16.44 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼26.70. GuruFocus considers United Wire Factories Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1301:

  • Beta: 1.4406
  • GF Value™: ﷼26.70 vs. price of ﷼16.44 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Wire Factories Co Business Description

Address Al Kharj Road, Second Industrial Area, P.O. Box 355208, Riyadh, SAU, 11383
United Wire Factories Co is engaged in the manufacturing of metal wires and other construction-related products. The company operates in two segments: Industrial Segment sales which includes products that serve the construction sector for construction, building and housing projects; Commercial Segment sales which includes products that serve the consumer civil sector. Some of its products include Steel Rebar, Concertina Wires, Welded Wires Mesh, Cloth Hangers, wood, Fence, Nails, Block Ladder Mesh, Galvanized Wire, and PVC Coated Wires. It derives maximum revenue from Industrial Segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Domestic sales.
69GF Score

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